by jerryz | Jan 18, 2021 | Beekeeping, Beginning
Can we suggest a good book for Beginning Beekeepers? This is a frequently asked question. First Lessons in Beekeeping would be a good choice. 😃 While there are any number of good books on books on beekeeping, this one is straightforward, sticks to the basics and is...
by jerryz | Jan 10, 2021 | A Beekeepers' Year, Beginning, Disease, How To, Nutrition, Pests, Spring
There several things beekeepers can do to help your bees, promote healthy colonies and increase likelihood of a good honey crop. (See also the post, Dealing With Deadouts). Here is an Early Spring Basic Check List Check hive status and healthTend to surviving...
by jerryz | Sep 26, 2020 | A Beekeepers' Year, Bee Health, Colony Management, Fall, Nutrition, Summer
A strong colony requires healthy bees for raising brood and building the colony population. This includes BOTH available carbohydrate (Honey) along with adequate proteins and other nutrients (Pollen). This article addresses adequate honey stores, particularly for...
by jerryz | Mar 23, 2020 | A Beekeepers' Year, Advanced, Beginning, Disease, How To, Pests, Spring
What is a deadout? These are beehives who’s colonies did not make it through the winter. When you look inside it may look quite “ugly” and certainly discouraging. Many newer beekeepers assume that everything – boxes, frames, foundation –...
by jerryz | Mar 20, 2020 | Beekeeping, Colony Management
David Hocutt has received multiple inquiries from individuals concerning when to checkerboard and or super. Checker-Boarding is a hive management technique used to predispose a colony/hive toward increased honey production and decreased tendency to swarm. Frame...
