Forest ants (Formica rufa) can be a big problem for your beehives. Their nests are large, conspicuous mounds (several for each colony), plus satellite colonies in surrounding trees. Mounds are...

If your bees have not stored sufficient honey for the winter, fondant is the next best thing to feed them during these cold months. You can set a candy board above the top brood box for good...

It just "mite" work! One of my overwintered hives developed a severe Varroa mite infestation early in the season.  It was first noted on May 7 and again on May 20, when I was checking drone...

In our area, people often confuse the paper wasp (Polistes) with the yellow jacket (Vespa) and hasten to kill either one that they see, for fear of stinging and of damage to their honey bees. ...

While it’s true that no two beekeepers can seem to agree on anything, something we all seem to share is BRICKS. But then, don’t ask which end is up! Not only do bricks hold your top covers...