As beekeepers, we pick up skills that help us manage a colony without getting stung every other day. We move gently, learn how to behave around bees, and choose the right time to inspect our hives. Yet, there’s no denying…
As a beekeeper, my apparel is my biggest investment. No matter how careful and experienced I am in handling my beehives, I can never be too safe from a bee sting. That’s why it’s essential for me, and…
Beekeeping can seem complex for beginners as it involves plenty of responsibilities and tasks. Even as professional beekeepers, we sometimes find ourselves in dire need of guidance in certain areas. Beekeeping books can come in handy in these…
If your bees died over winter, you may wonder, can I harvest the honey? If that’s the case, we can help. Click here to find out what you should do.
Farmers have their plows, and gardeners have their pruning shears. Beekeepers, on the other hand, have their beekeeping suits. Beekeepers need these suits for protection against bee stings—which we get a lot. But it’s especially important for newbie…
I’ve seen a few beekeepers lose their honey stocks to spoilage, and fermentation is often the culprit. That’s because there might be naturally occurring yeast in the honey. When the water content goes beyond 18%, that’s when you…