Modern Beekeeping
The case for clean comb: why starting fresh cre...
Why shaking bees onto new foundation—and leaving old comb behind—builds stronger colonies faster than you'd expect.
The case for clean comb: why starting fresh cre...
Why shaking bees onto new foundation—and leaving old comb behind—builds stronger colonies faster than you'd expect.
"Wait, how do you get R-50?" A beekeeper's guid...
We got this question last week from someone researching hives while looking for an apiary mentor for the 2026 season: "I'm curious how you are obtaining an R-50 insulation value...
"Wait, how do you get R-50?" A beekeeper's guid...
We got this question last week from someone researching hives while looking for an apiary mentor for the 2026 season: "I'm curious how you are obtaining an R-50 insulation value...
The biology-thermodynamics connection: What 170...
Bees are extraordinary thermal engineers. Your hive determines whether they thrive—or just survive. Here's what makes them remarkable.
The biology-thermodynamics connection: What 170...
Bees are extraordinary thermal engineers. Your hive determines whether they thrive—or just survive. Here's what makes them remarkable.
Winter prep is a scam (if you have the right hive)
Most winter beehive preparation routines stem from beekeeper anxiety, not bee biology. New 2024 research reveals why thermal design matters more than preparation rituals for colony survival.
Winter prep is a scam (if you have the right hive)
Most winter beehive preparation routines stem from beekeeper anxiety, not bee biology. New 2024 research reveals why thermal design matters more than preparation rituals for colony survival.
The simple tax guide for backyard beekeepers
Quick note: This guide is for educational purposes and should not be considered tax, legal or financial advice. Every beekeeper’s situation is different, and state/county laws around property tax, agricultural classification,...
The simple tax guide for backyard beekeepers
Quick note: This guide is for educational purposes and should not be considered tax, legal or financial advice. Every beekeeper’s situation is different, and state/county laws around property tax, agricultural classification,...
The treatment treadmill: when mite problems are...
Why varroa treatments keep failing October means varroa treatment season. You pull out the strips, follow the label directions, complete the full application cycle. Mite counts drop. Colony looks better....
The treatment treadmill: when mite problems are...
Why varroa treatments keep failing October means varroa treatment season. You pull out the strips, follow the label directions, complete the full application cycle. Mite counts drop. Colony looks better....
