Feeding hives is a great way to keep you hives healthy, strong, and happy. Those girls really respond well to sugar! However, there are a few guidelines to follow to get the best results. I like the division board feeders (see below picture) I like the division board feeder because it holds more syrup than a regular jar feeder and it gives the hive immediate access to the syrup. When to feed Feeding is important when you need the bees to to produce wax. A hive has to consume

Honeybees are truly amazing. They can fly miles for food, defend themselves against attack, and survive the harshest winters. But despite being so tough, there are some basic things bees need to survive, and plenty of problems that can befall them. Click Here to view a month by month timeline of beekeeping management. Although Honey Bees need specific treatment at different times of the year. There are several different factors that will help a hive stay healthy and strong. L

Spring is one of the busiest times of the year for the beekeeper. If you plan to requeen or split make sure you have queens on order as they are usually sold out by March. We offer Italian/Carniolan queens that are strong, productive and gentle! Beekeepers Checklist · Remove hives that died during winter. The boxes and comb can be reused as long as the hive did not die from a brood disease. · Clean boxes in storage and prepare them for honey supering · Check mite levels and t