Our Goal For The PerfectBee Store Over the last few years, PerfectBee has been honored to serve the needs of an ever-increasing number of hobbyist beekeepers, with thousands now trusting us with their (very much appreciated) business. Since day one – back in 2015 – I have always had the objective of offering a wide …
Be ready…. If you keep bees, it’s likely that sooner or later something like this is going to happen to you. Upon visiting your bee yard you find a pile of dead bees on the ground in front of the hive. Your first thought might be colony collapse disorder (CCD) but this is not likely …
When feeding your bees, did you know that you have options? Well, many people might have only seen bees being fed one way or the other. But really, you should be well informed so you can make that decision for yourself as to which works best for you as a beekeeper. Let’s discuss two types …
Did you know that there are two different types of bottom boards? Some people aren’t aware of that, but there are. Each brings a different set of benefits to the table for each individual beekeeper. So if you have ever wondered which is better then this is the article for you. Let’s look at the benefits of each, …
Screen Bottom Boards Vs. Solid Bottom Boards: Which Is Better? Read More »
Did you know that using herbs for medicine was once considered witchcraft? It is true! During the 17th Century they literally handed out tips as to how to spot if your neighbor was a witch. If you used herbs or natural oils you were thought to be mixing potions and could easily be accused of …
Would you like to be able to raise your own queens? The idea of raising your own queen isn’t one that comes to mind early for the new beekeeper. But as your experience grows it will soon become evident that there are many benefits to doing so. You’ll be able to build your own hives, …
Are you new to the beekeeping scene? PerfectBee was formed specifically to help potential new beekeepers take their first steps, as well as to support and inform those already enjoying their bees! But for the completely new beekeeper, those first steps are sometimes confusing. A large part of that can be around the right choice …
ZomBees?!!! No, this isn’t a joke or the next big sci-fi flick coming to a box office near you, though I’m sure Hollywood could have a field day with it. These ZomBees are real, and they’re spreading. All because of a parasitic fly known as Apocephalus borealis. What happens Hollywood could have a field day …
As a general rule, PerfectBee recommends against the use of pesticides or any form of chemicals around your bees wherever possible. However, we also recognize that many of you are avid gardeners or are well within your bees’ range of neighbors who will use pesticides. The following guidance is therefore a pragmatic perspective …
Have you ever performed a swarm split? If not, it can actually be rather intimidating at first thought. I remember the first time my husband performed a split he was scared to death. He thought he was going to end up killing his old hive and new one. I’m happy to report he didn’t, but …