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Why are there dead bees or pupae in front of my hive? In most cases it’s common to see a few dozen but it’s almost always an issue if you see hundreds.Read now
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SHARING BROOD & FIXING HIVES
Read nowLearning how to fix a weak hive is a critical skill in beekeeping. Every beekeeper will, at some point, have one or many weak hives that need help! ----------------------------------------------------------------- One of the most important distinctions to make before fixing a...
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Salvaging Old and Broken Frames
Read nowBy: Blake Shook Repairing old frames can be challenging. It’s often easier to dispose of old frames and purchase new ones. If an all plastic frame breaks, it is almost impossible to fix. However, if a wooden frame breaks, and...
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Fixing Honey Bound Hives
Read nowA honey bound hive is one which has brought in so much nectar or stored so much syrup, that it has run out of room to store it and is beginning to fill the brood nest with honey/syrup to the...
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Dealing With Weak Hives Going Into Fall
Read nowBy: Chari Elam Odds are at some point you will be forced to contend with a weak hive. To take it one step further, going into fall and winter is the worst time for this to happen! There can be...
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How many drones should be in a hive?
Read nowDrones are a normal and healthy part of every hive. Hives will usually remove drones from the hive in the late fall and begin raising them again in early spring. From early spring through late fall, about 10% of the...