Bee Gloves: Should You Use Them?
If you're a beginning beekeeper, there's only one anwer to the question above... YES! When you’re starting out, wear bee gloves…
Always Use Your Bee Veil Without Fail!
How important is it to use a bee veil? Very! Bees are certainly fascinating insects, and great fun to work with. But do you…
The Hive Tool: Every Beekeeper Needs One
So what is a hive tool? To those unfamiliar with beekeeping, the name might be a little bit deceiving. If you…
What in the World are Honey Sticks?
Honey sticks are a new-fangled way to enjoy the most ancient of sweets! I’m not sure who first came up with…
When To Add A Brood Chamber And When To Harvest Honey
When to add a brood chamber and when to harvest honey?by Don Marable (Brownwood, Texas) I installed package bees on April…
When to Add Supers
When to Add Supersby Margaret Smith (Anderson, SC) I am a new bee keeper who has a hive with a newly…
Do You Have a Bee Sting Allergy?
Yes, you do. Because everyone reacts to a bee sting in some way. But do you have a SEVERE bee sting…
EpiPen: It Could Save Your Life
An EpiPen (or Epi-Pen) is designed to provide a self-administered emergency treatment for anaphylactic shock. You must have a prescription to…
Beekeeping Basics: Thinking About Becoming a Beekeeper?
If so, there are a few beekeeping basics that you’ll want to consider while making your decision. For instance, you will…
The Reason for One Queen
Is there a reason for only one queen? would the hive go into chaos if there were two? Is the death…