by Bee Keep Buzz Team | Apr 10, 2021 | Beekeeping, Caring for your Bees
If you’re a beekeeper, then you may already know that varroa mites and others are a serious problem for bee colonies and the men and women who take care of them. Varroa mites, also known by their scientific name of Varroa destructor, are and will continue to be...
by Bee Keep Buzz Experts | Dec 5, 2020 | Beekeeping, Caring for your Bees
Being a successful beekeeper means keeping a close eye on the nutritional needs of your hives. While bees have a diet that mainly consists of carbs from syrups and honey, it’s important to ensure that they get enough protein — especially if they are raising...
by Bee Keep Buzz Experts | Nov 20, 2018 | About Bees, Caring for your Bees
The next time you’re outside, take a look around. Notice a lack of bees? You should. Then, ask yourself this question: Are bees going extinct? It’s a troubling question that wasn’t even a blip on the radar for people 30 years ago. Indeed, there used to be a time when...
by Suzanne Kearns | Oct 30, 2018 | Beekeeping, Caring for your Bees
Life is full of sweet surprises, isn’t it? And one of the best surprises you’ll get from raising your own beehive is the honey. But unless you have a working queen honey bee, you can kiss all that sugary goodness goodbye. But to become the reigning queen, the honey...
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, Caring for your Bees
There is so much to know about beekeeping. But it is all worth learning. You will need all the help that you can get to manage a beehive properly. From hive installation to maintenance, every bit of information is important when it comes to learning about how to take...