A queenless hive is a wretched hive. Worse still, it can be challenging to detect since the effects of queenlessness are not instant. It can look quite okay, especially to novice beekeepers who have not fully grasped the art of beekeeping. The foragers will be flying in and out as

Filtering raw honey is a risen a lot of debate among individual beekeepers. Most of them want to remove debris, pieces of wax, pollen grains, bee parts, and other debris in the honey. This makes the product appear clear when packaged in jars which is appealing to consumers. While some

While beekeepers should choose a suitable location for their beehives from the start, it becomes necessary sometimes to relocate them. Unless it is a MUST to move the hive, it is advisable to leave it at its initial spot. The task should not be undertaken lightly since it involves moving

Starting an apiary involves making some essential decisions. You need to decide on the bee stock you want, how many hives to start with, the ideal location of the hives, and many more. Though it may seem simple, you must decide what to put under your hives. This is not

A beehive is a wooden structure mainly made of wood, where honey bees live and make combs and honey. These structures are placed outdoors year-round. As such, they should have some kind of protection for the exterior wooden surfaces. beekeepers proofing their hives to protect the wood from the weather elements

Splitting a hive entails taking a portion of a strong, vibrant colony and transferring it into a new hive. By doing so, you create two colonies from one. Both splits should have a high chance of building resources and establishing quickly. They should have abundant foraging resources and ample time

Most beehives are made of wood. Some of the trees used include cypris, cedar, larch, and pine. Wood requires finishing to protect it from the elements and prolong its life. Beekeepers seek to finish their beehives with bee-safe products. Some use paint which is a  viable option but can be

Many novice beekeepers face the difficult decision of choosing the right bee stock. The currently available bee races are heterogeneous blends of several bee stocks introduced from Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. To choose the right strain, you need to know the pros and cons of each bee stock.

Part of the honey-making process by honey bees involves dehydrating the nectar from 80 percent moisture content to 18-20%. These super-skilled creatures can only cap honey that has attained the proper moisture content. In most cases, honey that is not capped is yet to attain the right moisture content. You

The brood box or brood chamber is usually the bottom box(es) of the hive and houses all stages of bee development and food stores( pollen and honey). The food is used to feed developing larvae. Before storing honey in the supers, worker bees ensure that these chambers are full of