Spring time is here and swarm season has begun! It is an inevitable part of beekeeping. Given the impact on a hives' production, it can be a huge problem for beekeepers. However, it is a problem...

Pests have always been an important factor affecting the success of honey bee colonies. Along with some that have been around as long as the bees themselves, there are several significant pests...

Various reasons exist for losses of honey bee hives in winter. One of the primary factors that is most often overlooked is starvation. Starvation can affect your hives in a couple of ways. One...

I have been a hobby beekeeper for 8 years now. It has been a tremendously rewarding and frustrating past time. As many hobbyist can relate, I jumped into it headfirst. I was on fire for the bees....