Are small cell bees better?
Do small cell bees help with mite control? Are large cell bees more productive? This is an on-going controversy among beekeepers. ...
Installing a New Queen
Before you install a new queen, it is important to determine why a new queen is necessary. Upon checking the hive the old queen is...
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
In his book "Beekeeping at Buckfast Abbey", Brother Adam writes "winter losses are not the direct result of exposure to low temperatures...
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...