Bees may beard on rainy or cool days. They may be preparing to swarm when their hive becomes too hot or stuffy. This is the difference between bee bearding vs swarming. If you notice bees constantly...
Category: Hive Management
Honey bees are known for their distinctive beards. The process of honey bee bearding is caused by excessive temperatures inside the hive. This condition occurs when the internal temperature of the...
Long Langstroth hive problems are often associated with the stumbling blocks that are required to install the honey supers on top. Although these boxes are stacked, they can weigh as much as 100...
If you are interested in beekeeping, you should consider the long Langstroth hive. This type of honey hive is designed for use by people with mobility challenges and is longer than the standard swarm...
How Much Honey Per Hive: A Guide to Understanding Honey Production
The amount of honey a beehive can produce depends on many factors. The number of bees in the colony, the amount of insulation in the apiary, and the local temperature fluctuations are all important...
Beekeeping fume boards are made from plywood. They are made with two layers, a heavy flannel-coated canvas liner and a bright shiny metal cover. The material is sprinkled with a chemical of your...