When Is the Right Time to Harvest Honey? For first-year beekeepers, there is usually not a significant amount of honey produced because a majority of nectar is used to build up the wax production in the hive to create a base. One of the main reasons for this is that bees need a lot of nectar to produce wax, around 6 …
Have you ever wondered how people start beekeeping? Or wondered why they do it? Well, there are many answers to both questions. Reading this page will provide you with all the information you need. Who knows, by the time you finish reading, you may be ready to begin beekeeping! Man’s Love Affair with the Honey Bee Even before recorded history, man was …
What is Apivar? Apivar is a polymer strip that is used to treat Varroa mites. Apivar is the only product of its kind to treat active Varroa mite infestations, as well as killing off future generations. In only one application, it can kill up to 99% of mites. What is in Apivar? The Apivar strip is a combination of two components: Amitraz is …
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