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Winterizing the hive – Southeastern Region

Winter can be tough on the bee hive! The first winter for a new colony is extremely important. That is the reason behind this blog.

Proper Hive Placements

The picture above is a great picture for new beekeepers to understand the importance of picking that special location for your bee hive(s). This is probably the number one problem new beekeepers make in this hobby

Colony clustering during the winter season

Recently, I was speaking with a beekeeper in Missouri, we were discussing the subject of why bees move up into the super during the winter months

Winter hive warmth and the colony migration within the hive

Expert tips on opening a hive without causing unnecessary stress to the colony.

What are the risks and rewards of a Italian package of bees?

Packages are very interesting and I want to take you step by step on how they are packaged. The first step is manufacturing the package box. The plywood box is normally a one time use

Picking up your bees or having them shipped? Part 6

Today’s blog will discuss the pro’s and con’s of shipping bees. This is a necessary form of transporting most bees in the USA.

Purchasing a Nuc – Retail vs. Wholesale Part 5

During this time of the year, the large commercial beekeepers offer beekeeping clubs and associations discounts on purchasing 100 nucs from them.

Quality Characteristics of a Nuc – Part 4

You are paying a lot of money for your nuc and you should have a quality nuc in return! The spectrum of quality control varies from none to excellence.