Do bees swarm? Does harvesting honey early in the season hurt the colony? These are some of the questions that plague beekeepers. In this article, we'll answer all three of them. Ultimately, we'll...
Category: Bee Syrup
How to Feed Honey Bees: Troughs—Dangers of this Method—Bottle Feeders—Cheshire's Feeding Stage—Neighbour's Can Feeder—The "Round Feeder"—Autumn Feeding—Spring Feeding—Uses of...
Bee Feeding: Tips for Providing Proper Nutrition to Your Colony
The best kind of food that can be given to Bees is honey liquefied with a small portion of warm water; but where honey is scarce and dear, an excellent substitute will be found in lump sugar. Three...
A sugar syrup recipe is easy to follow, and it can help you maintain healthy bee colonies. However, you must remember that the ratio of sugar to water in bee syrup is crucial. You must consider this,...
Bee Food for Winter: How to Ensure Your Hive Survives the Cold Months
During the winter season, feeding bees is a bit different from other times of the year. Sugar syrup is not a good option, because bees can't cope with the high water content. Rather, they require...
Before you start learning how to make bee food, it's important to understand what's in it. Honey is an excellent source of energy for your bees, but in the winter, they need more substantial sources...