Do Bees Migrate? What Happens in the Winter?
Bees do not migrate in the winter! They will form a winter cluster in their hive to help generate heat to survive the cold.
Beekeeping is an exercise in continuing education, experimentation, and acceptance.
You know you’re Bee Obsessed when . . .
You know more about your friend’s bee colonies than their kids.
You choose plants for your yard based on what’s most beneficial for bees.
When your deliveries are dropped off in odd places….far away from your hives.
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Bee Bearding: Clumps of Bees Hanging Outside? It’s Normal!
Bearding Behavior in Bees: Don’t Panic, This is NOT a Swarm! Temperature and Humidity It’s a hot day. It’s humid. It’s hot AND humid outside, so what do you think it’s like INSIDE the hive? It’s hot! So what are honey bees to do? They hang out on the outside of the hive. You will…
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Drone Honey Bees: What is their Role in a Bee Colony?
Drones are male honey bees. When you see someone throw a bee into their mouth, it is most likely a drone because drones cannot sting you. In one of my daddy’s first hive inspections, he found and gave me a drone. I named him “Jerry.” After that, my sister called all of the drones Jerry.…
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Spring Beekeeping Management: What to Expect
So the weather is warming up, and you can hardly wait to get in and see your bees again! Winter has been long, you’ve missed them, and you’re hoping they’ve survived the winter! What should you be looking for in the early spring, and what can you do to help them get ready for the…
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5-Frame Nucleus Colony: Beekeeping for Everyone
What is a Nucleus Colony? Nucleus colony beekeeping is beekeeping with five-frame hives. Most hive bodies that you see will consist of eight or ten frames. So the five-frame nucleus boxes are going to be a smaller option, which is great for those who may be worried about dealing with the weight of the larger…
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How Many Eggs Do Queen Bees Lay? The Life of a Queen
How many eggs can a queen bee lay? Queen honey bees can lay an amazing 2,000 eggs per day during their busiest time of year!
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Why Do Bees Reject a Queen? Queen Beehab in the Apiary
Reasons for Queen Rejection Honey bees reject queen bees for a variety of reasons. It can be as simple as they do not like the way she smells! Bees can sense when a queen is poorly mated, or she may be older and in bad health. They will reject and supersede a queen when they…
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Do Queen Bees Leave the Hive? The Life of a Queen Bee
The queen honey bee is the most important bee in a honey bee colony. Her sole purpose is to lay eggs to keep the colony strong and healthy. Queen bees are naturally shy and want to stay in the cool shade of the hive. Queens will only leave the hive for one of two reasons:…
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Queen Cups and Beekeeping: What Should You Do?
As a beekeeper, you will see queen cups in your hive. It’s one common concern I see or hear about often, especially in the spring and summer months when the bees are very active. Many new beekeepers see queen cups and immediately worry that something is wrong. Some new beekeepers do not know what the…