Looking after your honeybees over the winter can be a painful endeavour. Your bees will not find your curiosity very welcome when inspecting your bees in the winter. Do bees sting in cold weather? Most experienced beekeepers will…
Honeybees are such amazing and versatile creatures. The way they can produce such efficient combs to store their honey, nectar, larvae, and pollen is quite a marvel. How long does it take for bees to make honeycomb? On…
A common topic discussed in beekeeping circles is whether it’s a good idea to raise honeybees but not collect their honey. Some hobbyists prefer a hands-off approach and wish to support pollination and their local bee populations while…
One of the most important aspects of beekeeping is the honey flow. How often can I realistically harvest honey in a season and how much will I get. Like any beekeeper, I want to raise healthy and productive…
Honeybees are gentle insects until you open their hive and start poking around. Using smoke while working bees is a safe and long-established practice that has been used for centuries. But, what kind of smoke and fuel should…
Honeybees for the most part are gentle creatures and will only sting when provoked. Which I can understand since your ripping open its home and stealing its food. So, this begs the question: how much protection does a…