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5 Expert Tips for Splitting a Beehive

5 Expert Tips for Splitting a Beehive

TL;DR: Splitting a beehive is best done in early spring with a strong, healthy colony. Acting early helps prevent swarming, while preparation ensures the process runs smoothly. Each split should include balanced resource…
Mann Lake a day ago
Beyond Bees: 5 Other Pollinators Your Garden Needs

Beyond Bees: 5 Other Pollinators Your Garden Needs

TL;DR: Beyond honey bees, many other creatures are vital to a thriving garden. Butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, and hummingbirds each bring unique strengths to pollination, ensuring stronger harvests and more vibrant …
Mann Lake a day ago
Buckfast Honey Bees: The Beekeeper’s Perfect Partner

Buckfast Honey Bees: The Beekeeper’s Perfect Partner

If you’re getting started into the fascinating world of beekeeping — or looking to improve or expand your apiary — one name will come up again and again: Buckfast bees. Known for their gentle temperamen…
Mann Lake a month ago
Beyond Honey: Discovering the Many Uses of Beeswax

Beyond Honey: Discovering the Many Uses of Beeswax

When most people think of beekeeping, honey naturally takes center stage. But alongside this golden treat comes another remarkable gift from the hive — beeswax. Produced by honeybees to build the comb that houses b…
Mann Lake 2 months ago
Norroa a Next Generation Approach to Varroa Mite Control

Norroa a Next Generation Approach to Varroa Mite Control

After more than a decade of development and thousands of real-world field trials, Norroa is here. With resistance to existing treatments on the rise and colony losses mounting, beekeepers across the country are loo…
Adam Pachl and Eric Walgren 2 months ago
Fall Beekeeping Checklist: Setting Your Colonies Up for Winter Success

Fall Beekeeping Checklist: Setting Your Colonies Up for Winter Success

As summer winds down, it’s tempting to focus on enjoying the final warm days and wrapping up your honey harvest. But for beekeepers, fall is the most important time to prepare for winter—especially in norther…
Mann Lake 4 months ago
Choosing the Right Extractor for Your Beekeeping Setup

Choosing the Right Extractor for Your Beekeeping Setup

Harvesting honey is one of the most rewarding parts of beekeeping—but without the right extractor, it can quickly become time-consuming and messy. Whether you’re new to the hobby or ready to upgrade your equi…
Mann Lake 5 months ago
Solutions for Thriving Hives: Integrated Pest Management Made Easy
IPM Pest Management

Solutions for Thriving Hives: Integrated Pest Management Made Easy

Let’s face it—bees have enough to deal with. Pests like varroa mites and small hive beetles can turn a healthy colony into a struggling one fast. But don’t worry, you’ve got a secret weapon: Integ…
Mann Lake 7 months ago
The Ultimate Guide to Honey Bee Syrup Feeders: Frame, Top, Entrance, and Baggie Feeders
Baggie Feeder Entrance Feeder Frame Feeder Liquid Feeder Syrup Feeder Top Feeder

The Ultimate Guide to Honey Bee Syrup Feeders: Frame, Top, Entrance, and Baggie Feeders

Providing supplemental feed to your bees is essential, especially during times of nectar scarcity. Choosing the right feeder can make a significant difference in ease of use, hive disruption, and feeding efficiency. In t…
Mann Lake 9 months ago
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