There are many ways to install packages; if you ask five different beekeepers you’ll get five different answers. In this post, we go over the basic details of installing your package bees. Over time you may develop your own method that works best for you. What is a package of bees? Packages of bees are just that: boxes specially built to ship …
1. Q: What is Apiguard? A: Apiguard is thymol in a slow-release gel used to control varroa mites in honeybee colonies. Apiguard is a product suitable for use in organic farming in the European Union. 2. Q: How do I apply Apiguard? A: See Vita’s instructions on or with the product. If you are using Apiguard in 50g (1.76 ounces) trays: peel back the …
The modern bee hive is like a highly efficient multistoried factory with each “story” having a specific function. These “stories” work together to provide a home for bees and a honey factory for the beekeeper. A. Hive Cover - Telescoping cover “telescopes” over the sides of the top super to protect the hive. Galvanized covering. B. Inner Cover - Creates a dead …
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When Is the Right Time to Harvest Honey? For first-year beekeepers, there is usually not a significant amount of honey produced because a majority of nectar is used to build up the wax production in the hive to create a base. One of the main reasons for this is that bees need a lot of nectar to produce wax, around 6 …
Have you ever wondered how people start beekeeping? Or wondered why they do it? Well, there are many answers to both questions. Reading this page will provide you with all the information you need. Who knows, by the time you finish reading, you may be ready to begin beekeeping! Man’s Love Affair with the Honey Bee Even before recorded history, man was …
What is Apivar? Apivar is a polymer strip that is used to treat Varroa mites. Apivar is the only product of its kind to treat active Varroa mite infestations, as well as killing off future generations. In only one application, it can kill up to 99% of mites. What is in Apivar? The Apivar strip is a combination of two components: Amitraz is …
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