Newly painted Kieler mating nucs

Murphy’s Law Applies To Bees

Kieler mating nucs Some Of My Beekeeping Mistakes Murphy's Law - "If anything can go wrong, it will" - comes from a chap in the US Air Force in the 1940s. He was involved in testing new engineering designs. Perhaps…
Kieler mating nucs

Successful Queen Mating

Kieler Mating Nucs Best Time For Queen Mating Flights The problem with beekeepers is that we are all cooped up for ages over the winter with no bees to see. It isn't enjoyable. Then, suddenly, the weather improves, spring arrives,…
bee eggs on comb

Virgins etc.

Eggs laid in cells as quickly as workers build them I stumbled upon a fantastic resource for beekeepers concerning the monitoring and management of Varroa mites by the Honey Bee Health Coalition. There is some comprehensive guidance, including videos plus…