What To Do With Old Honeycomb & Brood? (5 Surprising Uses)
Some beekeepers melt down their old comb and extract the beeswax. But there are more uses for black comb that are less well-known, and even for old brood.
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What Happens to Bees Left Behind After Swarming or Moving?
It is quite typical to see several bees flying around where a hive or swarm had previously been. When a hive disappears, the bees swarm and leave the hive, but …
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Why Do Bees Abandon a Hive? How To Avoid It (17 Reasons)
Bees leave a healthy hive to search for nectar, locate water, and rid their bodies of substances, and then they come back to the hive. The queen bee flies out …
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How To Clean Beehives: Step-by-Step Beginners Guide
A colony of bees may fail due to a number of diseases and pests. The hive can then be cleaned and used to house a new colony of bees. Beekeepers must take …
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3 Reasons Why Bees Swarm in the Spring & How To Avoid It
When you see a swarm of bees, don't run away. They're not mad, just looking for a new home. I'll share some tips to identifying spring swarms and how you can …
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Are Bee Swarms Dangerous? - Facts and Fiction Revealed
Honeybees, or Apis mellifera, use a natural habit known as swarming to help their species reproduce in the late spring or early summer. Are these bee swarms …
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