In the Beehive
Beekeeping is a great way to connect with nature. Listening to the gentle hum of the hive, watching the bees coming and going at the entrance bringing nectar and pollen, and the aroma are just a few amazing benefits of beekeeping.
Because honeybees and native pollinators can transmit diseases and viruses to each other, managing your colonies is of utmost importance. When you are beekeeping, you are managing agricultural livestock so “letting the bees be” is not a good practice because if your colony is infected with diseases, it can spread to other healthy colonies in the area and native pollinators. This is why we manage and inspect with removable frames, to assess, diagnose, and intervene if needed.
Beekeeping Considerations
Everyone starts out somewhere, and we are all still learning!
if you are new to beekeeping here are a few suggestions-
Before each inspection, you should have a plan
Checking mite counts at least monthly will give you an idea of how the mite population is growing and how the colony is handling it.
If you think something is wrong in your hive, reach out to other beekeepers or us! and we all can help diagnose what the issue is, teamwork makes the dream work!
Learn about local nectar and pollen sources and when there are times of darth
Beekeeping has been a stepping stone of learning about nectar sources in our area and the importance of honeybees and our native pollinators.
Try to find local suppliers that have raised bees in your area, this helps support your small local business and you have bees that have already overwintered in your area.
Do you have beekeeping questions? Reach out to us!
if you are new to beekeeping here are a few suggestions-
- Check you state and local regulations, and township ordinances
- Find a mentor
- Research and read about beekeeping
- Join a local club
- Register your beehives with the state
- Have fun learning about these amazing little critters!
Before each inspection, you should have a plan
Checking mite counts at least monthly will give you an idea of how the mite population is growing and how the colony is handling it.
If you think something is wrong in your hive, reach out to other beekeepers or us! and we all can help diagnose what the issue is, teamwork makes the dream work!
Learn about local nectar and pollen sources and when there are times of darth
Beekeeping has been a stepping stone of learning about nectar sources in our area and the importance of honeybees and our native pollinators.
Try to find local suppliers that have raised bees in your area, this helps support your small local business and you have bees that have already overwintered in your area.
Do you have beekeeping questions? Reach out to us!
