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Choosing Hive Boxes - 8 or 10 Frame Boxes

Choosing Hive Boxes - 8 or 10 Frame Boxes

Hive boxes typically hold either 8 or 10 frames. These hold the foundations on which the worker bees build their honeycomb. Some beekeepers prefer 8 frames over the 10 frames...

Choosing Hive Boxes - 8 or 10 Frame Boxes

Hive boxes typically hold either 8 or 10 frames. These hold the foundations on which the worker bees build their honeycomb. Some beekeepers prefer 8 frames over the 10 frames...

Adding Additional Hive Boxes - Medium vs Deep Boxes

Adding Additional Hive Boxes - Medium vs Deep B...

Boxes that hold the hive frames typically come in two different sizes; medium and deep. Often you will see these boxes referred to as, “super honey medium” and “deep brood...

Adding Additional Hive Boxes - Medium vs Deep B...

Boxes that hold the hive frames typically come in two different sizes; medium and deep. Often you will see these boxes referred to as, “super honey medium” and “deep brood...

Beginner Beekeeping Guide [Free Download]

Beginner Beekeeping Guide [Free Download]

If you’re reading this, it means that you have given at least some thought about beekeeping. Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, want to make some money on the...

Beginner Beekeeping Guide [Free Download]

If you’re reading this, it means that you have given at least some thought about beekeeping. Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, want to make some money on the...

Dealing with Hive Beetles and Varroa Mites

Dealing with Hive Beetles and Varroa Mites

Hive Beetles Hive beetles destroy the hive ruining the honey, comb, pollen, and bee larvae. They will lay larvae in the honey, which results in the larvae tunneling through everything,...

Dealing with Hive Beetles and Varroa Mites

Hive Beetles Hive beetles destroy the hive ruining the honey, comb, pollen, and bee larvae. They will lay larvae in the honey, which results in the larvae tunneling through everything,...

Selecting Protective Beekeeping Clothing

Selecting Protective Beekeeping Clothing

Protective clothing is essential, especially for a new beekeeper. You will find an array of protective gear that typically includes: a beekeeping jacket, full-body suit, gloves, and veil.SuitsSuits are a...

Selecting Protective Beekeeping Clothing

Protective clothing is essential, especially for a new beekeeper. You will find an array of protective gear that typically includes: a beekeeping jacket, full-body suit, gloves, and veil.SuitsSuits are a...

Monthly Beekeeping Buying Timeline

Monthly Beekeeping Buying Timeline

Not sure what you need for beginning beekeeping? No problem! We've created this monthly timeline to show you what you and your brood will need and when. Beginner Beekeeping Kits:...

Monthly Beekeeping Buying Timeline

Not sure what you need for beginning beekeeping? No problem! We've created this monthly timeline to show you what you and your brood will need and when. Beginner Beekeeping Kits:...