Beekeeping is a science, and humans first learned the importance of beekeeping hundreds of years ago. They learned and developed multiple ways to make it a more sustainable undertaking. Over the years, different methods emerged together with innovations in equipment and tools. Early beekeepers learned that the survivability of the …
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There are various methods available to beekeepers to control hive beetle populations in their beehives. Hive beetles can fly from a single hive and spread to the entire apiary, as such, they are a nuisance that must be swiftly dealt with. Trapping hive beetles is a common control method in beekeeping. It can be easily factored into your integrated pest management process. This article features the best hive beetle traps for beehives. They are useful for both beginner and experienced beekeepers finding their hives infested by these pests.
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Swarming is a natural phenomenon for bees. It is not uncommon to see a mass group of bees on a tree or crevice within your neighborhood. It is this swarm of bees that is captured by humans and used for building a colony. As a beekeeper, you may decide to …
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Humans first learned the importance of beekeeping hundreds of years ago. They learned and developed multiple ways to make it a more sustainable undertaking. They also learned that beekeeping is not only for harvesting honey, but also for producing other products including beeswax, bee pollen, flower pollen, and royal jelly. …
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Varroa mites are annoying little creatures that every beekeeper loves to eliminate. These mites can ruin the entire bee colony if left untreated that’s why there is an array of methods that can be done to control and even completely remove these unwanted arachnids. Physical, behavioral, and mechanical methods can …
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Oxalic acid is a very effective treatment for Varroa mite control in honeybee colonies. Beekeepers using this mite control method have two options of application: vaporization and fogging. Vaporization is the most preferred method, as it ensures that the acid has spread to all areas of the hive including inside …
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Blythewood Bee Company is reputed in the beekeeping industry. The company offers a wide variety of beekeeping tools and equipment. It also has many years of experience catering to the specific needs of beekeepers. The company is a Veteran-Owned Business and is categorized as a Wounded Warrior Project. It is based in the USA. In this article, we will be reviewing the NoVarroa Oxalic Acid Vaporizer, which is made by Blythewood Bee Company.
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History teaches us that beekeeping has been around for thousands of years. Early humans learned the art of culturing bees through trial and error, observation, and in-depth study. They learned that their old ways of gathering honey destroyed the hives leaving no chance of continuity. As years passed, beekeeping methodologies …
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