Beekeepers Blog

1. As spring enters full swing, your hive should continue to grow rapidly. Feed syrup as needed. Work to maintain at least a 10-15lb surplus of stored honey or syrup. There should be no need to feed any form of...

In this video, we discuss:

-Maintaining bees through the summer

-August management

-Finding queens

-Requeening

1. In most areas the honey flow will continue into early June, then begin tapering off in mid June, fully ending by late June. The first half of June continue adding honey supers when the existing super becomes 75% full...

July Beekeeping Tips

Harvesting Honey

Post Harvest Hive Care

Treating Varroa

Robbing & More!

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!

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 we can do to...

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. 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...

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 of your hive beginning...