So, it's November and you're wondering, "What do I do to prepare my beehive for the winter?" With the weather turning, you may need to make adjustments to your beehive's environment, nutrition as well as brooding patterns. If this sounds familiar, then read on! Here are all the tips and tricks that will help prepare your beehive for the winter, in whatever …
Now that October is here, you can officially start celebrating the start of the fall season. The first full month of autumn usually brings to mind pumpkin patches, Halloween costumes, and rich fall foliage. However, as a beekeeper, you know that there's more to October than spooky decorations and pumpkin spice lattes. This time of the year is also crucial …
As the Vice President of the Colorado State Beekeepers Association and founder of the 4 Corners Beekeepers Association, you could say Tina Sebestyen knows a thing or two about honey bees. Tina got started in beekeeping because her great uncle was a beekeeper and her father mentioned that he would be interested in beekeeping as well. Overhearing this conversation, Tina …
At Dadant we sell a wide variety of different honey jars, from Queenline to Classic to Muth and more. With so many distinct styles, it's almost as if the jars take on a life of their own. The process for finding the right honey jar can be really daunting, especially with so many options. We've simplified the process for you …
Applying a treatment for Varroa mites after the honey harvest in fall is one of the best ways to keep levels of these pests under control during the winter. In most areas, Varroa mite populations tend to increase in hives over the summer months and hit a peak just as honeybee colonies are laying eggs and raising brood for the winter. …
Meet Justin and Colby Ruf Justin and Colby Ruf are a husband and wife beekeeping duo located in Harvest, AL that run Hive of the Rising Sun Apiaries, LLC. They offer naturally raised, raw honey and pollination services to the Tennessee valley. Beekeepers of 5 years, they got their start in the beekeeping world when Justin saw an article on Facebook …
The beekeeper’s calendar is directly linked to the seasons. Preparing your hives for changes in temperature and shifts in the weather — before they happen — is crucial for raising healthy, strong colonies. While there are a number of variables that affect the timing of these tasks, getting a head start, and preparing your equipment is always a good idea. July While …
When it’s time to reap the rewards of your work as a beekeeper, make harvesting supers with frames full of delicious, golden honey a simple and easy process with these tips from Dadant & Sons. As always, it’s a good idea to have all of your tools and materials ready and close at hand before you begin. To start harvesting supers, …