The Bee Blog
How to Store Empty Frames and Keep Wax Moths Out
Drawn comb is one of a beekeeper's most valuable resources. Here's how to store it over winter so wax moths don't ruin it.
How to Store Empty Frames and Keep Wax Moths Out
Drawn comb is one of a beekeeper's most valuable resources. Here's how to store it over winter so wax moths don't ruin it.
Rainy Season Beekeeping in the Bay Area: Keepin...
In the Bay Area, winter means rain, not snow. Here's how we keep our Fremont hives dry, fed, and standing through storm season, from November through February.
Rainy Season Beekeeping in the Bay Area: Keepin...
In the Bay Area, winter means rain, not snow. Here's how we keep our Fremont hives dry, fed, and standing through storm season, from November through February.
How to Test Your Bees for Varroa Mites (A Begin...
You can't eyeball mites. Here's how to do an alcohol wash or sugar roll, what your numbers mean, and what to do next.
How to Test Your Bees for Varroa Mites (A Begin...
You can't eyeball mites. Here's how to do an alcohol wash or sugar roll, what your numbers mean, and what to do next.
Colony Collapse Explained: Why Bees Are in Trouble
What happened to the bees? A clear look at colony collapse disorder, today's colony losses, and what's really behind them.
Colony Collapse Explained: Why Bees Are in Trouble
What happened to the bees? A clear look at colony collapse disorder, today's colony losses, and what's really behind them.
How We Harvest Honey Without Harming the Bees
From checking the frames to straining the honey, here's how a bee-first honey harvest works.
How We Harvest Honey Without Harming the Bees
From checking the frames to straining the honey, here's how a bee-first honey harvest works.
Is Honey Vegan? Thoughts From a Plant-Based Bee...
It's a question with real feeling on both sides. Here's an honest look from someone who eats plant-based and keeps bees.
Is Honey Vegan? Thoughts From a Plant-Based Bee...
It's a question with real feeling on both sides. Here's an honest look from someone who eats plant-based and keeps bees.