Tag: Queen Rearing

smoking-cat-with-honey
2 Jul 18 Walrus

Sweat and Honey

We are having an actual Summer here in the UK this year, which is a very welcome, if unexpected, treat. Most beekeepers seem to be reporting that it's a good year for honey. I always find that most of my…
Summer
Mating apiary at Denrosa apiaries
12 Jun 18 Walrus

A Legendary Bee has Died

In the Winter of 2017, I met Murray McGregor, owner of Denrosa Apiaries, based in Coupar Angus, Scotland and was delighted to be able to spend over a day with him. He carefully chooses his words and takes his time…
Queen Rearing
Actors from the Crown and Victoria
28 May 18 Walrus

Are Your Queens Majestic?

Actors from the Crown and Victoria Are Your Queens Majestic? Anybody who has been reading my blog for a while will no doubt form the view that I am obsessed with queens. I'm talking about queen honey bees, not what…
Queen Rearing
A swarm of honey bees
14 Jan 18 Walrus

The Eternal Question

2013 Swarm How to prevent swarming? I previously wrote about some potential factors involved in the swarming of honey bees and why swarm prevention and control are so important for the beekeeper. The idea that we can prevent swarms is…
Swarming
push in cage made from wire mesh
6 Aug 17 Walrus

Total Body Workout

push in cage made from wire mesh There is an ancient symbiotic relationship between the walrus and the honeybee. We have all heard the expression, “float like a walrus, sting like a bee”, and this bond has been forged over…
Queen Rearing