by admin-ciba | Feb 2, 2022 | Advanced, Bee Health, Beekeeping, Beginning, Behavior, Biology, Colony Management, Disease, How To, Nutrition, Pests, Resources
Several of us from a recent meeting mentioned that we should make sure members have access to this great resource on bee health and pest management. Highly recommended! It gives a great start for new beekeepers and goes into some useful detail for those with some...
by jerryz | Apr 5, 2021 | Advanced, Beekeeping, How To
Discussion below describes this beekeeper’s general approach to capturing swarms. Every situation is slightly different. (Other beekeepers will have slightly different approaches). Capturing swarms can be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding aspects of beekeeping....
by admin-ciba | Mar 11, 2021 | A Beekeepers' Year, Beginning, How To, Spring
My bees have survived the winter! – Yea! What should I be doing for them now? If you are a new beekeeper – Congratulation! 🎉 It is common for new beekeepers to lose their overwintered colonies. – Don’t despair. Even experienced beekeepers lose...
by jerryz | Jan 10, 2021 | A Beekeepers' Year, Beginning, Disease, How To, Nutrition, Pests, Spring
There several things beekeepers can do to help your bees, promote healthy colonies and increase likelihood of a good honey crop. (See also the post, Dealing With Deadouts). Here is an Early Spring Basic Check List Check hive status and healthTend to surviving...
by jerryz | Mar 23, 2020 | A Beekeepers' Year, Advanced, Beginning, Disease, How To, Pests, Spring
What is a deadout? These are beehives who’s colonies did not make it through the winter. When you look inside it may look quite “ugly” and certainly discouraging. Many newer beekeepers assume that everything – boxes, frames, foundation –...
by jerryz | Jan 8, 2020 | A Beekeepers' Year, Beginning, Disease, How To, Nutrition, Pests, Spring
Are your bees doing well? Have you checked on them recently? Are they alive? Do they need feeding? With a couple of warm days in early February, hopefully you have seen them flying. Checking on your Bees First some Precautions: DO NOT pull any frames from the brood...
