Should I use a Screened Bottom Board?
The primary value of a screened bottom board is for ventilation. This can be helpful in high temperature and high humidity environments....
Winter Feeding
As temperatures begin to fall it is important to assure the bees have enough stores or food to last through the winter. However, having...
Feeding Bees During a Dearth
During a dearth the natural sources of nectar are very limited. It is very important that you feed your bees. The bees are active and...
Packages or NUCs?
This is a question that many newbees ask as they get into beekeeping. Should I buy a package, or should I get a NUC (short for Nucleus...
Treatment for Tracheal Mites
According to the Tennessee State Apiarist, a significant portion of the losses last winter were due to tracheal mites. This is partially...
Where's the Bee-f?
I know, Bees don't need beef, but they do need protein and pollen fills the bill. Nectar is the energy source for bees and it is the...
Queen Bank
If you are raising queens you may at times have more queens than you can use immediately. One way to hold the queens is by using a "queen...
Getting Your First Honey Bees
Getting your first bees can be a very exciting experience. Before you do it's important that you are ready for their arrival. There are a...
Types of Honey Bees
While there is only one species of honeybee in North America, there are several races of honey bee. In reality, most honeybees in our...
Sweet Clover Nectar
Clover blooms throughout North America and is a favorite source of nectar for honeybees. Warm wet weather during the blooming period,...
