The Queenless hive
Has your hive lost its queen? Generally you will be able to tell that something is out of
balance in the hive if your bees suddenly seem agitated or upset while everything
With the BackYardHive you don't need a queen “excluder.”
With the right management techniques and timing you can keep the brood separate
from the honey stores. We typically avoid queen excluders
Also, please see our article about Catching a Swarm. For information about luring a swarm into a hive, click here . You will know when your bees are preparing to swarm when you
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A. Here in Colorado
we experience very cold winters. Most of the content in this article is
directed toward those who live in cold winter climates. Insulating the beehive
and keeping a full hiv
Q. A colony of bees have formed a hive in a stack of old tires on my property. How can I move them to a more appropriate place, and when is the best time to do this?
A. Overall it is REAL