Jul 31, 2025 · The core idea behind the Primal Bee hive is thermal efficiency. Most standard hives, even insulated ones, lose a huge amount of heat through poor design and box …

Mar 9, 2021 · Solid, bee-tight hive equipment is necessary because any secondary openings will be eagerly sought by bees to avoid passing through the pollen trap grid. Two pollen trap …

Dec 27, 2024 · Great presentation from Mr. Steve Riley from this year's National Honey Show just dropped. He and Dr. Stephen Martin host and maintain varroaresistant.uk and work closely …

Oct 27, 2009 · A long time beekeeper in our bee club says he puts salt on the landing board for his bees. I have noticed especially this summer while working in my truckpatch the bees …

Sep 1, 2020 · looking for an easy sugar brick recipe. i tried searching the archives but didnt have much luck. if i remember there was one that was 5 or 10 lbs of sugar and a small amount of …

Mar 21, 2025 · A forum community dedicated to beekeeping, bee owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about breeding, honey production, health, behavior, hives, housing, …

Nov 2, 2011 · Footwear Do's and Don'ts: I am new but I have done a lot of reading both online and in books. I've noticed that the shoes beekeepers wear seem wildly different. Some seem …

Jan 28, 2012 · How do you Guys make your Sugar Blocks? Been feeding dry sugar but I thought I might try the sugar blocks.

Aug 4, 2003 · The bee space for the entrance is 3/8 of an inch so I do not have to add 1/2 wire cloth in the winter to protect from mice. The downside to the bottom board is twofold 1. You …

Dec 1, 2023 · VarroxSan – Natural Varroa Mite Treatment with Slow-Release Oxalic Acid Strips VarroxSan is a natural solution designed to control varroa mite populations in honey bee …