June 2020 - Beekeeping Resources

3 Plants That Increase Honey Production

June 23, 2020 | Education|Kelley Beekeeping

One of the best ways to help your honey bees is to give them a wide menu of bee-friendly plants and flowers to visit. Honey bees need plenty of pollen and nectar to feed the colony and create that sweet,...

How to Recognize a Summer Nectar Dearth

June 11, 2020 | Education

Honey bees spend their spring and summer collecting nectar and bringing it back to the hive to make honey. Much of the colony’s work revolves around the nectar it gathers, making nectar an invaluable resource. What happens when that resource...

The Most Common Honey Bee Diseases

June 10, 2020 | Education

Like all animals, honey bees often face viruses and other diseases that threaten their health and safety. Unfortunately, the close quarters and constant interaction of a honey bee hive means that diseases can spread quickly through the colony and cause...

The Different Varieties of Honey

June 9, 2020 | Education|Kelley Beekeeping

When many people buy honey, they simply go to the grocery store. Most of the time, they’ll only find a couple of options: the honey that comes in a cute bear bottle, an organic variety, and—on occasion—the odd unique-flavored honey....

4 Common Signs Your Hive Is Failing

June 1, 2020 | Education|Kelley Beekeeping

It’s important for beekeepers to listen to their honey bees. Your productive, buzzing little friends might not be as obvious as a sick cat or upset dog, but they’ll still display a few sure signs when something is wrong in...