What I Learned About Color Differences in Capped Honey As a first-year beekeeper, I was excited to harvest honey from my hive for the first time. I had imagined golden, amber-colored honey, but when I removed the cappings from the frames, I was surprised to find dark, watery honey beneath….
Apiarist Meaning: Understanding the Role of a Beekeeper
Apiarist Meaning: Understanding the Role of a Beekeeper Beekeeping is an ancient practice that has become increasingly important in modern times due to its impact on agriculture and the environment. As you explore the world of beekeeping, you may come across the term “apiarist.” But what exactly does it mean,…
Beginner Beekeeping Kit: Must-Have Tools and Equipment
Beginner Beekeeping Kit: Must-Have Tools and Equipment Starting your beekeeping journey can be both exciting and rewarding, but it’s important to have the right tools to ensure your success. Whether you’re just getting started with a small backyard hive or preparing for a larger apiary, having the proper equipment is…
DIY Ant-Proof Beehive Stand to Protect Your Honeybees From Ants
How to Build a DIY Ant-Proof Beehive Stand to Protect Your Honeybees From Ants Ants can be a persistent problem for beekeepers, invading hives to steal honey and disrupt the delicate balance of a colony. In this article, I will show you how I built a bee stand to keep…
Beekeeping in Florida: Brazilian Pepper Trees, Their Honey, and the Best Nectar Sources
Beekeeping in Florida: Brazilian Pepper Trees, Their Honey, and the Best Nectar Sources Beekeeping in Florida offers an exciting opportunity to harvest unique honey from a variety of nectar-rich plants. Among the many species that provide nectar to bees, the Brazilian pepper tree stands out as an abundant yet controversial…
How to Grow a Honey Bee Friendly Garden
How to Grow a Honey Bee Friendly Garden Honey bees are essential to our ecosystems and agricultural systems, yet their populations are facing unprecedented challenges. One of the most effective ways to help these crucial pollinators is by creating a “Honey Bee Garden.” These gardens are designed to provide honey…
What is burr comb
Burr comb, also known as bridge comb or brace comb, is the irregular and excess comb built by honey bees in unintended spaces within the hive. This comb often connects frames or sections of the hive, crosses empty spaces, or extends beyond the prescribed boundaries. While it’s a natural behavior…
What is a honey bee nuc?
A honey bee nucleus colony, often called a “nuc hive,” is a compact bee colony derived from a parent hive. It typically contains a small cohort of worker bees, a queen bee, and developing brood. Nuc hives are pivotal in apiary management for tasks like initiating new colonies, queen replacement,…