Category: Newbee

WHY TO FEED — In NEW hives, the role of feeding is to help bees build new comb. It is not to fill up the hive with sugar syrup.* In OLDER hives, the role of feeding is to make sure that the bees...

The use of various types of foundation in the bee hive is a confusing topic.  There is no "right" answer, so I will explain some of the different options. PLASTICELL--This plastic...

Autumn and winter are the time of the year to start planning for the upcoming beekeeping tasks ahead.  Because new beekeepers often ask me which hive style to choose for their apiaries, I will...

Beekeeping for Dummies is a readable, easy text and is a useful book for beginning beekeepers. However, the following corrections to the book should be noted, especially if this will be your primary...