Elvis Method (My Way)
Walrus in a bee suit If beekeeping were an Olympic sport, I would not be on the podium receiving a gleaming gold medal whilst listening to 'God Save The Walrus' and trying to hold back tears of joy. Hopefully, I…
Tag: swarm control
Let’s Talk About Swarms
They can't possibly be my bees! I've written about swarming quite a bit in the past. I'm not sure how many people who read my stuff are beginners, but I'm going to assume it's not the majority. You probably all…
How to stop Swarming
Walrus and honeybees How to stop swarming? Answer: you can't! At least not completely. However, beekeepers have to try to stop their bees swarming. If you lose swarms, you will not make as much honey as you could do. You…
The voice of Peter Little (Exmoor Bees)
Peter Little and Steve Donohoe Peter Little has always been an absolute legend to me because he knows so much about so much and is quite happy to pass on his wisdom. He runs Exmoor Bees and Beehives with his…
Swarm Control by the Experts
At some point, some colonies will make swarm preparations, and if the beekeeper wishes to keep his or her bees, and hopefully the lovely honey they will make, he or she needs to do something about it pretty quickly. Once…