Tips and Tricks
From hive management and seasonal care to gear guides and troubleshooting common challenges, our Tips & Tricks blog is designed to help every beekeeper—whether beginner or seasoned—thrive. Discover practical insights, expert advice, and innovative techniques to make your beekeeping journey smoother, safer, and more rewarding.
Best Practices for How to Split Beehives
Learn how to split beehives effectively to prevent swarming, expand your apiary, and boost honey production. This guide covers the best timing, methods, and post-split care to ensure strong, thriving colonies.
Beekeeping Scams: How To Avoid It and What Do You Do
Avoid beekeeping scams with this guide. Learn red flags, key questions to ask, and steps to safeguard your purchase from fraudulent sellers. Stay informed.
The 5 Do's and Don'ts of Buying Bees for Beginners
Learn the dos and don’ts of buying bees for beginners. Discover tips on nucs, packages, timing, and finding reputable sellers to start beekeeping right.
When a Bee Swarm Is On The Ground
Handling Ground Bee Swarms with Care. Understanding This Peculiar Phenomenon and How Beekeepers Manage Queen-Related Challenges on the Ground.
Flow Hive: A Beekeeper’s Take On All The Buzz
Many beekeepers and honey lovers wonder if filtering or straining honey removes the natural pollen inside. The answer depends on how the honey is processed. In this guide, we’ll explain the difference between straining and fine filtering, what actually happens to pollen, and why it matters for nutrition, taste, and labeling. Clear up the confusion and learn how your honey...
Auburn Spring State Beekeeper’s Meeting
ACES in Alabama hosts a spring beekeeping meeting each year and it is an excellent meeting; a meeting as good as national meetings.
Antique Beekeeping Books
Antique beekeeping books have a lot to offer and you can find them in all kinds of places. Many have been digitized and downloadable.
5 Ways To Fix A Package Queen That Failed
Fixing a failed or dead queen in a beehive can be frustrating, especially when it is the queen in your newly purchased package of bees.
Updated: 15 Practical Gifts For Beekeepers Under $40
Our gift guide for beekeepers is a great place to find that unique birthday or Christmas gift for your favorite favorite beekeeper that is budget friendly.