by Fredrik | . | FAQ bees & beekeeing
A bee’s mandibles work a bit like tiny jaws and are used for much more than eating. Bees use them to shape and manipulate wax, clean the hive, handle debris and perform many of the daily tasks that keep a colony running smoothly. These small but powerful tools...
by Fredrik | . | FAQ bees & beekeeing
Both methods of storage honey supers are used by beekeepers around the world, and both have their advantages. The best choice often depends on yer beekeeping style, the number of colonies ya manage and the storage space available to you. What is wet storage? Wet...
by Fredrik | . | FAQ bees & beekeeing
One of the first signs many beekeepers notice is the presence of small white or gray mummified larvae near the hive entrance or on the bottom board. If you inspect the hive, you may also find signs of chalkbrood by: White or gray larvae that have dried into hard...
by Fredrik | . | FAQ bees & beekeeing
A worker bee may fly several miles from the hive in search of nectar, pollen, water and propolis. Yet somehow it manages to return to the correct home with remarkable accuracy. The answer is that bees use several navigation tools at the same time. The sun acts as a...
by Fredrik | . | FAQ bees & beekeeing
FAQ ABOUT BEES AND BEEKEEPING Many people are surprised by how quickly they get started with their first bee colonies. At the same time, the beehive is a world that constantly offers new questions and insights, full of mysteries and a fascinating place where every bee...
