How Do Honey Bees Create Honey? Beekeeping Bees Hive Honey Honey Bees How Do Honey Bees Create Honey? We all know the term “busy as a bee,” and we also know we have our buzzing little friends to thank for every spoonful of honey. However, it’s easy to take for granted all the hard work that goes into a jar of sweetness.&… Mann Lake 6 years ago
How To Care For A Beehive In The Winter Apiary Beekeeping Bees Hive Hive Winterization Honey Bees How To Care For A Beehive In The Winter With cold winter weather upon us, most bee populations have taken to their hives to nestle down with their colony and their honey for the winter. The winter season is a harsh time for most of nature, but with the right w… Mann Lake 6 years ago
How To Monitor And Control Varroa Mites Beekeeping Bees Hive Treatments Honey Bees Mites Varroa Mites How To Monitor And Control Varroa Mites Monitoring mites in your hives is an important part of beekeeping to ensure that your hives thrive! Read our guide for a few simple ways to manage and monitor the varroa mite population in your hive.Control The Varroa Mi… Mann Lake 7 years ago
Check, Please! Beekeeping Varroa Mites Varroa Mite Check Varroa EasyCheck Honey Bees Bees Check, Please! “Look, that rabbit’s got a vicious streak a mile wide. It’s a killer.” – Tim, Monty Python and The Holy GrailI was once told an interesting comparison by a fellow beekeeper. She mentioned that size-wise a varroa mite o… Mann Lake 7 years ago
How Do I Prevent Swarms? Beekeeping Bees Hives Honey Bees Overcrowding Swarms Reproductive Swarms Swarming Swarms How Do I Prevent Swarms? One of the most challenging events to anticipate and manage in beekeeping is swarm prevention. While swarming is a natural phenomenon in the life cycle of bees, it can be quite problematic for beekeepers, disrupting prod… Mann Lake 7 years ago
How To Extract Honey - For Newbees Beekeeping Beekeeping Equipment Bees Beginner Beginner Beekeeping Extracting Honey Honey Bees How To Extract Honey - For Newbees When it comes to beekeeping, many new beekeepers have questions, specifically about honey. One question we hear most is, “When will I get honey, and what do I need to extract it from the hive?” Usually, you won’t get ho… Mann Lake 8 years ago