Bees face a tremendous number of threats, from pests to pesticides, as well as the ever-present possibility of mites. Thankfully, they have many ways to tackle these possibilities. Nonetheless, the beekeeper should be able to spot the danger signs and know when the bees may need a helping hand
Cleansing Flights – What Are They? Many might not be aware that honeybees exhibit a…
A Pest with a History For thousands of years wax moths have been a pest…
While you could start a beehive by setting your hive directly on the ground and…
Be ready…. If you keep bees, it’s likely that sooner or later, upon visiting your…
In nature, honey bees overwinter in hollow tree cavities, with a small entrance and generous…
What is Colony Collapse Disorder Since around 2006, a mysterious threat has affected bee populations…
While bees are incredibly resilient, they do face challenges. From robbers to Smal Hive Beetle to American and…
Dangers, Great and Small Beekeepers tend to focus much of their efforts on the potential…
Beyond the installation Our third and final PerfectBee Course is called A Healthy Beehive. It…
VHS bees exhibit behaviors that directly reduce the number of Varroa in a hive, helping…
We love our bees. We introduce them to their homes, in the form of a…
An effective and popular treatment A keen awareness of the level of Varroa mites in…
In the previous lesson, we looked at the life of the Varroa mite and how…
There are many diseases that can threaten honey bees, including American and European Foulbrood. The…
The world of nature can be downright gruesome. Imagine a creature that crawls into the…
In the world of beekeeping, there are few problems as catastrophic to bees as American…
Small, Pesky, and Rather Clever The Small Hive Beetle, commonly referred to as SHB, is…
Not All It Seems As a new beekeeper, you may one day walk to your…
Honeybees are highly independent. They can fly miles for food, defend themselves against attack, and…
Did you know that using herbs for medicine was once considered witchcraft? It is true!…
ZomBees?!!! No, this isn’t a joke or the next big sci-fi flick coming to a…
As a general rule, PerfectBee recommends against the use of pesticides or any form of…
What is the Small Hive Beetle The small hive beetle is a common hive pest,…
As a beekeeper, it’s absolutely essential that you keep the varroa mites in your hive…
