Beekeeping Tips, Guides & Resources

Can't find the Queen? You're trying to pick one bee out of tens of thousands — and she's hiding. Here's how to spot HRH faster, read the bees around her, and confirm a Queenright hive even when she won't show herself.

Found a dead beehive in your apiary? What you do next depends entirely on what killed it. Here's how to salvage what's worth saving and safely deal with the rest.

A Queenless hive rarely sorts itself out — it just quietly fades. The trick is catching it early. Here are the six signs that tell you your colony has lost its Queen, what each one really means, and the two ways to bring the hive back from the brink.

A refractometer measures the degree that light, passing through a solution, is refracted (bent).  The amount light is refracted depends on the concentration of water in the honey being measured.  

ABDOMEN The posterior or third region of the body of the bee that encloses the honey stomach, stomach, intestines, sting and the reproductive organs.

Part of being a successful beekeeper is learning how to identify, prevent, and treat a wide range of diseases. Honey bees face many threats from viruses, parasites, and other disease-spreading organisms.

Ants can be a persistent problem for beekeepers. These tiny insects are attracted to the delicious resources found in beehives, like honey, pollen and protein. Even spilled syrup can attract them.

As beekeepers, we understand the critical role that mite control plays in maintaining healthy and thriving honeybee colonies. Varroa destructor mites, in particular, pose a significant threat to our beloved pollinators. Fortunately, there are various methods and treatments available to manage mite infestations effectively.

Clean Gloves - Crucial to ensure your safety and hive hygiene. Beekeeping gloves are one of the essential pieces of protective gear for anyone working around a beehive. They protect your hands and arms from stings and provide an excellent grip when handling hive equipment.

Believe it or not, Queen and worker larvae start the exact same way. Most female bees become workers, which are generally sterile. Only a tiny percentage of female larvae become Queen bees, which are the sole reproductive beings in their colonies.