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The Varroa Mite: A Devastating Honey Bee Parasite

The Varroa mite, also known as Varroa Destructor, is a modern honey bee plague. It’s capable of completely wiping out a honey bee colony, and is responsible for the loss of massive numbers of colonies in recent years. Aptly Named… The scientific name of this creature, Varroa Destructor, is very appropriate. Not only has Varroa […]

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How to Build a Beehive: A Few Tips for Assembling Your Hive

The following tips on how to build a beehive kit will help to ensure that your hives are well-built. And well-built hives and hive components will provide years of service. (NOTE: These hive assembly tips are oriented toward wooden, Langstroth-style hives. Hive bodies and frames have become available in recent years that are constructed of

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