Hive Management

Bees work hard for almost the entire year for winter preparation. But all the time they are not enough to prepare themselves to survive the winter. Extra moisture control, food shortage, mite infection, and so many problems occur during winter for a bee colony. Bees are not sufficient enough to do the best for the … Read more

During beekeeping, it’s unexpected but not uncommon that bees abandon a beehive. Every beekeeper after having an abandoned beehive has a first common question. That is what to do with an abandoned beehive? Well, you might check first if it is reusable or not. If so try to make sure the reuse of its maximum … Read more

This post on how many brood boxes to use in a hive, will discuss all the necessary factors while choosing the right number of brood boxes for your hive.

Choosing the right amount of brood box is one of the key factors for a beehive. Many beekeepers prefer having a single brood box while many prefer a double brood box. So you might be thinking, what are the advantages of double brood box for a beehive? Well, having a double brood box in a … Read more

Beekeepers are very concerned about the safety of their hives. There are so many pests & parasites that can cause harm to bees and beehives.  Earwigs can be any of them. When you first noticed earwigs inside your beehive. So, your concern then is how to get rid of earwigs in your beehive. 2 questions … Read more

When the hive becomes too crowded, there is a high chance of being swarmed away. The best way to prevent swarming is by splitting the hive. Splitting a beehive means converting one crowded hive into two different hives. It is important to know how to split a beehive properly to prevent swarming. So, you must … Read more