A bee hotel or bee house is a wooden structure with holes that provide places for solitary bees to nest, breed and stay safe from threats. You can place a bee hotel in your garden as a way to help out bees in your area. Bee hotels won’t be enough […]
5 Best Bee Hotels For Your Garden (In 2022)
Beekeeping gloves are an important piece of protective equipment, especially if you’re new to the hobby. Some experienced beekeepers don’t wear them – they prefer to use their unprotected hands because of the extra dexterity it provides. However, in my opinion, a good pair of gloves are a must-have when
6 Best Beekeeping Gloves For 2022
Ventilated bee suits and jackets have become increasingly popular over the past decade. It’s no surprise to anyone who has been beekeeping for a long time. That’s because staying cool when inspecting a beehive during summer used to be almost impossible. A normal suit, while doing a great job at
5 Best Ventilated Bee Suits For Hot Weather (2022)
Although humans have ‘kept’ bees for a very long time, they are still wild insects that will sting you if they feel threatened. Therefore, you need to protect yourself by wearing comfortable clothing that helps prevent stings from penetrating your skin. You have two main choices when it comes to
Bee Jacket vs Bee Suit: Which should you Wear?
Many beekeepers choose a full-length suit when they first start out. However, full suits can be uncomfortable, difficult to move in, and very hot. After a few years of wearing a full a suit, I decided to switch to a bee jacket instead. I think a bee jacket with hat
5 Best Beekeeping Jackets For 2023
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?
Honey bees sting to defend their hive against intruders, whether human, animal, or insect. At times, they will sting you if they think you are a threat. This is perhaps most common during a honey harvest – which is why many beekeepers use smoke before opening a hive, as it
Can Bees Sting Through Clothes?
Removing honey supers is an essential component of preparing your beehive for winter. Supers that aren’t required by your bees should be removed when temperatures cool in mid to late fall. Supers should be removed because in winter bees have formed a cluster, grouping together to conserve heat. Honeybees have
When To Remove Honey Supers For Winter
There are many different types of beehives available to beekeepers. However, all of them fall into two broad categories – horizontal or vertical beehives. A horizontal beehive is a structure where frames of comb are side by side parallel to the ground. The term horizontal beehive is used because the
Horizontal vs. Vertical Beehives
A refractometer is a tool that measures the refractive index of a liquid substance. In other words, it measures the degree light bends when passing through the solution. It is used in many fields to identify the purity and concentration of substances in liquid samples. A honey refractometer is an instrument
What Is A Honey Refractometer And How To Use It
