• Nucs or Package Bees – Which is Better?

      Like any new hobby, beekeeping has some words that most people don’t understand. When I first became interested in beekeeping I began to read everything I could online. Luckily, there is a lot of information online for prospective beekeepers. However...[more]

    2022-08-09
  • How does Oxalic acid kill mites and how does it affect bees?

      What is Oxalic Acid? Oxalic is a natural organic acid found in many plants including its namesake oxalis, also in rhubarb leaves and spinach. It is a poisonous crystalline powder with a sour taste. It has been used in Europe as a varroa treatment for...[more]

    2022-08-05
  • Queen Rearing for Commercial and Hobby Beekeepers

      Queen rearing supplies, Plastic cell cups, cages, grafting tools, kits, nuc boxes...[more]

    2022-07-27
  • How to Sugar Roll for Varroa Count

      If you really do not want to kill 300 bees this spring, here is a quick and effective way to test for Varroa Mites Supplies: • Very dry powdered (convectionary) sugar • Screened mason jar • 1⁄2 cup measure • White pan • Water spritzer – spray bottle ...[more]

    2022-07-12