Pulling Honey Frames for Extracting
So, the bees have done well and it is time to harvest honey! How do you get the bees out […]
Is robbing going to be a problem for my bees?
If there is limited nectar available, bees can start robbing other colonies! Here is some information about how/why bees rob
Honey Flow and Nectar Dearth in June and July
What is going on as far as nectar flow in the area and what does it mean for honey bee
July Varroa Mite Check with a Screen Bottom Board
July is a good time to start watching for mites in new colonies. This is a quick way to see
July 27 2021 Overall Conditions in Southern Idaho and What to Do About It.
What a fun year! We have the most honey supers on some of our hives in Twin Falls than any
Mite Treatment in Hot Weather? July 27 hive inspection
People keep asking what they can do for mites during hot weather. Powdered sugar is really one of your best
July 7th Hive Check
Quick check of first year hives that were started on bee day. We are currently dealing with hot weather and
Easy Queen Rearing for Small Apiaries
*Not recommended for 1st year hives* There are lots of ways to raise queens and we’ve tried most of them.
June 22 Hive Check 1st Year Package
This week we see hives full of bees but they are not yet putting a lot away in the honey
What is Bearding?
We have experienced some really hot days! You may see something like this and wonder if the are running out
June 4th New Package Hive Check
1st year package hived on April 24 and 25 2021. We will be getting ready for honey supers in these
Splitting a Colony with Queen Cells present – Follow up
When we make a split we try to use the natural biology to our favor. We did this by moving