poly hive – The Walrus and the Honey Bee

Are Poly Hives Any Good?

27th September 20257th March 2022 by Steve Donohoe

At this time of the year, many beekeepers are preparing trips to Stoneleigh and/or Harper Adams to attend beekeeping supplier trade shows. New or future beekeepers may find that the vast array of available options is difficult to navigate. Polystyrene hives have recently grown in popularity, so I thought I’d write about my experience. I … Read more

Mites Again, and Hive Types

27th September 202512th December 2019 by Steve Donohoe

Mites, Weather & Queens I’m a beekeeper, so the majority of my posts are probably about varroa mites, the weather and queens. So many of the problems I’m likely to face are covered by these things. Varroa mites are a significant problem for honey bees, and that doesn’t look likely to change soon. The weather … Read more