Swarm Prevention And Honey
The Mole and The Walrus After three days in a row of beekeeping, I found…
Category: How do I stop Bees Swarming?
How do I stop my honey bees swarming? Beekeepers face this question every year, normally in late Spring or early Summer. Swarming is how honey bees reproduce, so it is a natural and expected process. If we can prevent or control swarming we will make more honey.
Let’s Talk About Swarms
They can't possibly be my bees! I've written about swarming quite a bit in the…
Demaree
Demaree Method Many very experienced beekeepers in the UK advocate using the Demaree Method of…
Science Vs. Experience
The Kyles of Bute I love science. I've even got a chemistry degree, but don't…
How to stop Swarming
Walrus and honeybees How to stop swarming? Answer: you can't! At least not completely. However,…
Swarm Control by the Experts
At some point, some colonies will make swarm preparations, and if the beekeeper wishes to…
The Eternal Question
How to prevent swarming? I previously wrote about some potential factors involved in the swarming…
Why do bees swarm and what do worms do?
Before I get all technical on the beekeeping front I must share with you that…
How are Bees like Turkeys?!
Now that the days are getting longer bees in healthy colonies will have swarming on…