A Blog about Beekeeping, Honey and Bees

Learn what can kill bees and how to remove them without harm. Discover non-lethal methods and eco-friendly alternatives for bee removal.

Discover how Flow Hive offers a bee-friendly and efficient way to harvest honey. Learn how it works, what it offers, and how beekeepers feel about it.

How to get rid of ants without harming bees, you’re asking? This quick guide highlights highly effective methods to shoo the ants and keep the bees. 

Choosing between Italian and Carniolan bees comes down to various characteristics. You might favor the Italian’s calmer disposition or the Carniolan bee’s stronger disease resistance. Each species has its differences, pros, and cons that can cater to your requirements and beekeeping skill level. For instance, novice beekeepers will likely prefer working with Italian bees for…

Many beginner beekeepers ask the question: Are Italian bees aggressive?  The answer is no. Italian bees are far from being aggressive. Contrary to that, they’re gentle and calm. This makes them easy to handle, even for first-time beekeepers.  However, this bee species has pros and cons that every beekeeper should be aware of! In this…

Mite infestations pose a grave risk to your honey bee hive. These parasites can come from various ways. Imagine this, a colony already collapsing from being overrun by mites while bees from other hives rob the weaker hive’s honey. Somewhere along the way, a Varroa mite hitched a ride and found its way to greener…