Do Bees Like Plastic Frames?
Beekeepers can choose between two types of frames for their bees, those made using natural wood and those made using plastic. Wood has been used for making beehive frames for years, but advances in...
Author: Jaco Stander
Can A Bee Sting Through Gloves?
Although most experienced beekeepers usually choose not to wear gloves, gloves could be a valuable accessory for beginner beekeepers. The most beestings a beekeeper will receive would be on their hands, especially when they...
Do All Beekeepers Clip The Queen’s Wings?
The practice of clipping the queen bee’s wings in a hive is something beekeepers have done for many years. I often hear this question, and although it doesn’t appeal to me, I have decided...
Will A Queen Excluder Prevent Swarming?
A queen excluder is often included in a beginner beekeeping starter kit, and many beekeepers don’t know when or when one should be used. Beginner and experienced beekeepers often ask this question, so you...
Why Do I Have Dead Bees In Front Of My Hive?
Finding dead bees in front of your hive can be as discouraging as it is upsetting. However, when you notice dead bees in front of your hive, you should not take it lightly and...
Are Bees More Active After Rain?
Everyone knows our beloved bees are one of the most hardworking creatures in our world. With each bee working outside its hive for up to twelve hours every day, we sometimes wonder what they...
Does Rain Kill Bees?
As the hot summer days become lesser, and the storm clouds start gathering, it’s the season every beekeeper hates, winter! Bees are not fans of the cold winter season, and some beehives could even...
Where Should You Not Put A Beehive?
You can keep beehives just about anywhere, from the countryside to the city and even in the corner of your garden. You don’t need much space or flowers on your property, and bees are...
Smoker for bees
Bees are vital for agriculture and the pollination of plants, but the decline of bee populations across the world has scientists concerned. A study published in the journal Ecology found that beekeepers could reduce...
The Most Asked Question: Why Do Bees Make Honey? In Depth Look
Honey is a sweet, sticky substance that bees produce as a food source for the colony. It has been used as a medicine and a beauty product for centuries, but what is the science...
