In the Bees
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From Carolyn Breece May 10th, 2020
448 playsWe present a few tips on how to find the queen! -
From Carolyn Breece May 3rd, 2020
337 playsMarking a queen can not only help you find her, a good mark can identify her age and help problem-solve during queen transition periods (swarms, supersedure, etc.).… -
From Carolyn Breece April 18th, 2020
1,188 playsJust a quick spring inspection. Every hive has a different story, and this is just one example. We will post more inspections in the future to demonstrate different… -
From Carolyn Breece April 16th, 2020
570 playsOne of our hives swarmed! Discover the reason and process of a honey bees swarm. -
From Carolyn Breece April 16th, 2020
382 playsIt's common to see chalkbrood in the spring in the Pacific Northwest. Caused by a fungus, chalkbrood will turn larvae into hard, chalky hunks, or mummies. Mummies… -
From Carolyn Breece April 16th, 2020
429 playsA properly lit smoker is an important tool in beekeeping. Here's how to light and a load a smoker that will produce a long-lasting, cool smoke to calm your bees.