Hot Hive Inspections
By: David Burns From the moment we start our hive inspection, the thrill of searching for the queen consumes us. It’s a grand adventure,…
Read MoreAuthors
Selecting Land for Your Bee Colonies
Ettamarie Peterson Recently, I went to a farm conference and heard a talk on Farmland Assessment that gave some very good advice on how…
Read More
Swarm Control
By: Dr. Karén Avetisyan Honey bees reproduce naturally through swarming. This instinct developed on the long way of evolution. It occurs when there is…
Read MoreBee’s Strategy for Sticky Resin Handling
By; Dvykaliuk Roman Propolis is a sticky resinous substance collected from buds, leaves and stems of wild plants and processed by bees. It has…
Read More
Off the Wahl Beekeeping
New(ish) Beekeeper Column Off the Wahl Beekeeping Raising Queens By: Richard Wahl An admirable goal for the new beekeeper is to become self-sustaining. Learning…
Read MoreBees and Women
Susan E. Williams By: Nina Bagey In 1905, the first annual Harrisburg, Pennsylvania beekeeping convention was held on December 6th and 7th. Among the…
Read MoreMore Honey Less Work
By: Dick Vermeulen I am a first year beekeeper addicted to watching my bees work. I think it is called “bee-fever”. I am also…
Read More
Beekeeping’s Future
Click Here if you listened. We’re trying to gauge interest so only one question is required; however, there is a spot for feedback! Read…
Read More
Study Hall
From the Editor By: Jerry Hayes Lots of colony losses once again in 2023. There are three words I want you to remember: Varroa,…
Read More
Minding Your Bees And Cues
Leaves of Grass By: Becky Masterman & Bridget Mendel Commonly referred to by their nickname “grass,” leaves of grass have not been so controversial…
Read More
Just Blame Dad
By: Stephen Bishop Poor dads—all they receive is blame. As much as I’d like to say thank you and take responsibility for my abnormalities…
Read More
A New Beekeeper’s Journey?
By: Bill Lallman My Name is Bill and I am a first year beekeeper from the mid-Ohio region. When I was asked a few…
Read More
Swarm Bag / Swarm Catcher / Scions
Swarm Bag By: Mike Champlin Catching swarms (free bees) is sometimes an unexpected opportunity that happens when I’m not at home. Friends may call…
Read More
Bee Vet
AI? Dr. Tracy Farone Greetings beekeeping enthusiasts! Today, we’ll dive into the world of artificial intelligence and explore its application in the beekeeping industry….
Read More
Found in Translation
Click Here if you listened. We’re trying to gauge interest so only one question is required; however, there is a spot for feedback! Read…
Read More
A Closer Look
Minor Pests of Bees By: Clarence Collison Bee Louse – The bee louse, Braula coeca Nitzch is a wingless fly that lives as a…
Read MoreBottom Board
A Run of Bad Luck By: Ed Colby It’s mid-April as I write, and in my semi-retired beekeeper life, seemingly nothing is going according…
Read MoreHelping Beekeepers
By: John Miller “The best-known insect on earth.” —Thomas D. Seeley. “Arguably the most beneficial insect on earth.” —Hannah Nordhaus. This marvelous insect with…
Read More
The IR-4 Project Commemorates 60 Years of Impact
By: Hannah Ross This year, The IR-4 Project commemorates 60 years of operation. Since its establishment by land grant universities and the U.S. Department…
Read More
Honey Bee Cannibalism
Click Here if you listened. We’re trying to gauge interest so only one question is required; however, there is a spot for feedback! Read…
Read More