-Overcrowded hives
-Swarm Traps
-February Splits
-Sticky Boards
-February Varroa Mites
-Equalizing Brood, Bees & Honey
January is all about managing bees for the upcoming spring!
Join us as we discuss monthly tips for managing bees as they emerge from winter!
-January Beekeeping Tips
-January Hive Inspections
-Reversing Boxes
-Feeding
-Early Spring Preparations
-Q&A and More!
-December Beekeeping Tips
-Open Feeding Pollen Substitute
-Cleansing Flights & Winter Flight
-How to Liquify Granulated Honey
-Bottling & Selling Honey
Topics include:
- November Beekeeping Tips
- Winter Feeding
- Diagnosing Dead Hives
- Winter Inspections
- Population Checks & More!
Topics include:
- October Beekeeping Tips
- Using Oxalic Acid
- Fixing Honey Bound Hives
- Winterizing Screened Bottom Boards
- Wind Blocks & Entrance Reducers & More!
Topics include:
- September Beekeeping Tips
- When to Stop Feeding
- How Much Honey to Leave for Winter
- Combining Hives
- Boosting Weak Hives
- Q&A & More!
In this video, we discuss:
-Maintaining bees through the summer
-August management
-Finding queens
-Requeening
July Beekeeping Tips
Harvesting Honey
Post Harvest Hive Care
Treating Varroa
Robbing & More!
1. Make sure each hive has at least 30 pounds of surplus honey stored in the second box. Your bees will need at least 30 pounds of stores to survive the winter. As temperatures drop, bees dramatically slow down the rate at...
Winter is often a worrisome time for beekeepers. Each new cold front makes us wonder if our bees have enough food, if they are warm enough, if there are enough bees in our hives, what else...
1. As your hive begins to grow, their need for food will grow as well. It takes up to 2 frames of honey to raise 1 frame of brood. Be sure to check your hive at least every other week...
1. Continue monitoring food stores and practicing the February feeding tips. Work to maintain a 20lb surplus, and feed pollen substitute during cold weeks. To review our article on February beekeeping tips, click here. 2. You should see the population...
1. As the honey flow begins in most of the state, your hive should be reaching its peak population. Check your hive weekly to ensure they have enough room. In some areas, bees can bring in up to 10lbs of...
1. For the vast majority of Texas the flow is completely finished by early July. If you plan to harvest, your honey should be harvested quickly to ensure the bees do not consume too much of their stores. See our...
1. As the summer continues, keep a close eye on food stores to ensure your hive maintains at least a 30lb surplus.Also maintain a water source and remove mite treatment when suggested by the directions. 2. Typically, pollen patties/substitute are...
1. September can bring cooler weather and some moisture, or more scorching heat. Either way, continue to feed to maintain 30 pounds of stored food for your bees. 2. Test for mites, as mite populations can begin to climb, necessitating...
1. October provides one of the final months for major bee management. Final feeding should take place, and syrup consumption should begin to decline as your queen begins shutting down for the season. Feed to maintain a 30lb surplus through...
1. As November progresses, you should begin to see less and less brood in your hive. Many hives are completely broodless by late November. However, on warm years, with strong hives, you can still see multiple frames of brood. As...
1. Continue monitoring food stores. Pollen patty feeding can be discontinued as your hives remain clustered most days. However, during warmer days bees will fly, searching for food sources. You may find bees burrowing into chicken feed, sawdust, etc. They...
