Well the weather is just now turning a little colder, a reminder that winter will be here soon. The clocks have now been set back for daylight savings time. So now it’s time to begin closing down your hives in … Continued
Many reports back from beekeeping friends is that this year for them was very poor with bee disease of all kinds. The latest bee health problem that stuck out was Paralysis Virus. Beekeepers finding dead bees all over the ground … Continued
Ever wonder what to do with the wax cappings after you extract your honey? Here’s a little tip: Place your cappings in a mesh straining sieve over a large bowl. Leave this covered with shrink wrap … Continued
It’s a funny thing, the most commonly asked question about beekeeping is ‘how much time does it take to look after a beehive‘. I was thinking about how much time I actually spend INSIDE a beehive compared to the ‘beekeeping’ … Continued
At this time of year wasps have expanded to their largest nest population and are looking for food. Wasps are sugar junkies and as the season comes to an end, so do their natural food resources, hence they turn their … Continued