Is Beekeeping Dangerous?
Beekeeping is not considered especially dangerous, but it does entail some physical hazards and risks you should recognize.
What Do Honey Bees Eat?
Honey bees collect pollen (protein), nectar (carbs), and water as primary food sources and use them as building blocks for honey, bee bread, and royal jelly.
What Is A Bee Smoker?
(A Must-Have Beekeeping Tool)
Every beekeeper needs a bee smoker. We’ll describe this all-important tool and explain how it works, how to light it, when to use it and how to maintain it.
Is Beekeeping Agriculture?
Yes. Beekeeping (technically called “apiculture”) is considered a form of agriculture based on standard definitions and everyday usage. Beekeeping is also treated as agriculture (or farming) by the Federal and State governments via regulation and tax codes.
11 Best Beekeeping Books (Updated for 2022)
Educating yourself is one of the important steps in beginning beekeeping. These are books we own and use. All of them are written by noted experts in the field.
Get Bees Out Of Honey Supers
(Make Honey Harvesting Easier)
When it’s time to harvest honey, you will need to remove capped honey frames from the hive and leave the bees behind. Here are several methods/devices to use.
Painting Beehives | Why & How To Paint A Beehive
Painting beehives is the most common way to protect pine boxes from weather damage. Rain, snow, and sun eventually rot unprotected wood. As a result, cracks may appear, and joints separate. Several types of coating protect wood, but painting beehives is a simple and inexpensive way to extend their useful lives.
Beekeeping As A Hobby
(Is Right It For You?)
There are a lot of great reasons to take up beekeeping as a hobby. We’ll tell you what you need to know if you’re considering it.
What Is A Horizontal Hive?
A horizontal hive is generally a single-box beehive designed so that honey bees build their comb structures along a horizontal path rather than vertically. We cover the common types you’ll find and their pros and cons.
What Is Honeycomb? (Talking Beeswax)
Honeycomb is the six-sided wax cells built by bees to store pollen, nectar and honey. It’s also used to raise brood. Learn about its construction and uses.
