Step by Step: Installing New Bee Package
Guest Article by Ruth O’Neill: Installing a new bee package is not difficult, if you rehearse the steps needed and round up all of your equipment ahead of time. You should… Read more
Bees
Introducing a Queen Bee
Guest Article written by Jason Waite, COO & Founder of Harvest Lane Honey: There are a lot of different ways to introduce a new queen to a hive or nuc…. Read more
How to Winterize a Beehive
Guest Article by Ruth O’Neill: Many beehives are lost over the winter, often due to starvation, chilling, pests, or disease. Here are some things you can do to give your overwintering… Read more
When and How to Extract Honey
What is the best time to harvest honey? Is there a danger to harvesting too early? Or too late? Generally speaking there is a long window of time for harvesting… Read more
When to Add Honey Supers to a Standard Hive
Written by Ruth O’Neill. Ruth is a Research Associate in the Wanner Extension Entomology Lab at Montana State University, who cooperates on a variety of projects related to insect pests… Read more
How To Feed A Beehive
One of the more proactive steps you can take as a beekeeper is to feed your hives in the springtime. By feeding them, you essentially extend their brooding and production… Read more
To-Do List: Prep Your Apiary For New Bees
Written by Ruth O’Neill. Ruth is a Research Associate in the Wanner Extension Entomology Lab at Montana State University, who cooperates on a variety of projects related to insect pests… Read more
Picking Up & Transporting Bees From Murdoch’s Stores
We can’t speak for all bee suppliers, but if you purchased your bees from Murdoch’s there are a few things to know about picking them up, transporting bees, and preparing… Read more
