Tag: Swarm prevention

Steve Donohoe with his son Alex
11 Apr 22 Walrus

Swarm Prevention And Honey

The Mole and The Walrus After three days in a row of beekeeping, I found myself having a 'power nap'. It's hard work after a winter of inactivity. My son, the mole, has been my superstar assistant, which is remarkable…
Swarming
Barrels of stored honey - Olivarez Honey Bees
14 Feb 22 Walrus

Achieve More For Less

Barrels of honey at Olivarez Honey Bees, Orland, California Beekeepers invest a considerable amount of money in their equipment. Hives, frames, foundation, bee suits, smokers, extractors, warming cabinets, mating nucs and so on, ad nauseam, all add up to a…
Beekeeping
a swarm of bees on a fence
29 Mar 21 Walrus

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…
Swarming
Demaree Method - diagram by Wally Shaw
22 Jan 20 Walrus

Demaree

Demaree Method Many very experienced beekeepers in the UK advocate using the Demaree Method of swarm prevention for people with a small number of hives. George Demaree (1832–1915) from Kentucky first published his approach in an article in the American…
Swarming
walrus and honeybees cartoon image
10 May 19 Walrus

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…
Swarming
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