When you inspect your beehive, the smell you notice should either be of honey, or of nothing at all. A sweet honey scent would be evident in spring at the height of the honey-making season, or when there is a nectar flow and plenty of nectar to collect. At other […]
6 Reasons Your Hive Smells Sour (And What To Do About It)
The answer to this question depends mainly on what a person considers ethical. Therefore, it can vary significantly depending on who you ask. That’s why I believe there is no definitive answer; however, there are degrees in which beekeeping can be more or less ethical. Beekeeping is ethical, depending on
Honey is a sought-after product characterized for its sweet smell. However, sometimes this delicious treat can have odors that can be off-putting. There are 3 main reasons your honey smells bad. The nectar comes from flowers that smell funny, your honey is contaminated or your honey fermenting. [Note: I’m talking
3 Reasons Your Honey Smells Bad
Although we humans do love to eat honey, bees make it to ensure their survival, not ours. What they don’t eat they store in capped cells in the hive, so it’s there for future use. Bees gather nectar to produce honey when the weather conditions are favorable and there are
What Months Do Bees Make Honey?
Migratory beekeeping is the practice of moving beehives to different locations to promote the pollination of specific crops. How Does Migratory Beekeeping Work? Plants reproduce when pollen, found in male parts (or male plants), reach the female parts (or plants) and fertilize eggs that turn into seeds. Many plants have
Migratory Beekeeping – What Is It And How Does It Affect Bees?
At first glance, it is difficult to tell the difference between capped brood and capped honey. It’s common for both to be on the one frame at the same time – making things even more confusing. However, while they look similar from the outside, underneath the surface capped brood and
Capped Brood vs Capped Honey: How To Tell The Difference
Bees are an essential part of a healthy environment because they pollinate countless species of plants, including many we eat. Without bees, we wouldn’t have the diversity of food we enjoy now. However, bees sometimes decide to make a home in an inconvenient place and we need to move them
How To Get Rid Of Bees Without Killing Them
‘What is the best type of bee for a beginner?’ It’s a question often asked by people wanting their own bees. Getting your first beehive is exciting and a bit frightening at the same time. You want to learn to manage your bees well and enjoy the experience. The thing
The queen bee is at the center of all fundamental activities undertaken by the colony. Without a healthy and productive queen, the colony cannot survive. But what happens when you need a new queen bee? And how should you go about buying one? Often the bees in the hive decide
Buying Queen Bees: 6 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Do It
If you’re thinking about becoming a beekeeper, one of the early decisions you’ll have to make is what sort of hive you choose. Two hives that are both suitable for your backyard are the increasingly popular Flow hive, and the Langstroth hive, which is sometimes referred to as a ‘normal’
Flow Hive Vs Langstroth Hive – What’s The Difference And Which Is Better?
