It is really straight forward to make syrup. Beginners often think it is complicated, because we’re talking about ratios and different sugars and different feeders. But it is dead simple.
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BEEKEEPING TIP: How to Make Syrup for Bees
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How to Feed Bees in Autumn – Beginner’s Guide
All honeybee colonies must have adequate stores to last them over winter. Navigating the delicate balance between overfeeding and underfeeding during the pivotal autumn season can be tricky for beginner beekeepers. This guide provides a compass for novice beekeepers for if and how to feed bees in autumn so they can survive the challenges of winter.
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BEEKEEPING TIP: What to do With Old Brood Frames
Go through every box of frames and scrape the propolis of the lugs. Assess each frame and place in the appropriate pile. Frames that belong in the good pile are those that can be put straight into a hive next season, both foundation and drawn comb…
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Why White Clover is the Best Clover for Honeybees
White clover is renowned as the best clover for honeybees, but it only yields nectar under ideal conditions. Have you ever noticed a field or lawn blanketed in white clover yet observed only a few bumblebees and no honeybees visiting the flowers? That’s because honeybees require the right temperature to access the nectar. Why the …
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Why do Bees Swarm?
When bees swarm they don’t all leave the hive. Instead, they split the colony into two or more groups, and one will remain in the hive: it is a way not just to find a new location, they do it to make more colonies and keep the species alive.
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How Do Bees Make Honey?
Did you ever wonder how bees make honey? It is a long process from flower to jar, join me to explore the journey and learn how honey is made.
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Why are Bees Attracted to Swimming Pools?
If you have an outdoor swimming pool, chances are you often find bees in it, either dead, or barely alive struggling on the surface of the water. They may be a nuisance to you or your family, buzzing around as you’re enjoying a swim. There might even be other water sources nearby, but it is your pool that seems the most attractive option for bees looking for water. Let’s explore why this is…
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How to Get Your Bees to Draw Comb
Drawn comb is gold dust to beekeepers. Frustratingly, it is sometimes as difficult to obtain as it is valuable. In this extensive article, originally published in the Irish Beekeeper’s Magazine, An Beachaire, we will look at comb and discuss how best to get the bees to build it.
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Why does some Honey Separate into layers?
Did you ever have honey that separated in the jar and formed two distinct layers? One lighter, solid layer at the bottom, and a darker, liquid layer at the top? If you did, chances are you wondered what was going on and if the honey was still ok to eat…
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