by Matthew Silvan | Aug 30, 2018 | Bee Keep Buzz, Hives
Traditional beekeepers may resist the KO1 Bee Hive with Apimaye Handy Frames. The hive is partly plastic, which might even seem offensive and counter to doing things the natural way. Langstroth and Warre hives have been around for half a century, so why mess with...
by Bee Keep Buzz Experts | Jul 30, 2018 | Hives
As a beekeeper, you understand the importance of maintaining and upkeep of the beehives. Tung oil is a simple solution for treating the hive and naturally preserving it. If you're afraid of the safety of your bees, you aren't alone. Honey bees are dying at a rapid...
by Bee Keep Buzz Experts | Jun 20, 2018 | Beekeeping, Caring for your Bees, Hives
Professional beekeepers know that beekeeping is not a job where you can just set it and forget it. Proper hive maintenance is a yearly job, and hive requires constant effort from the beekeeper to ensure everything is running smoothly. Here is a brief manual going over...
by Bee Keep Buzz Experts | Jun 20, 2018 | Beekeeping, Hives
Nucleus hives, or Nucs, have become a widely popular way for beekeepers to populate their farm. These tiny colonies allow for beekeepers to create established hives quickly and efficiently. Read on to learn why Nucs have been considered one of the best options for...
by Bee Keep Buzz Experts | Jun 20, 2018 | Beekeeping, Hives
With so many materials needed to run a bee farm, many beekeepers look for ways to cut down costs. Packages of bees can cost well over $125 dollars, which can add up as you build out your colonies. This is why many beekeepers turn to the wild to find swarms of bees to...
by Bee Keep Buzz Experts | Jun 20, 2018 | Beekeeping, Hives
One of the key decisions a beekeeper has to make is which type of hive will best suit their desired style of beekeeping. Here is a brief introduction to the 4 major types of beehives, the benefits of each, and how they are made. Langstroth Hive When we think of a...
