How much profit does beekeeping make per year? On average, a small hobbyist beekeeper with 5 to 50 hives can make a net profit of $500 to $10,000 per year….
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My Favorite Smoker Fuels for Keeping Bees Calm
The best smoker fuel for calm bees is natural cotton. It produces cool, white, thick smoke that smolders steadily without an open flame. It does not release harmful chemicals, it…
Natural Ways to Treat and Manage Varroa Mites
The most effective way to treat varroa mites without chemicals naturally is by combining screened bottom boards, drone brood trapping, powdered sugar dusting, and deliberate brood cycle breaks. These mechanical…
How to Store Uncapped Honey Frames Over Winter
The best way to store uncapped honey frames over winter is to first test the moisture content with a refractometer. If moisture is at or below 17%, freeze the frames…
Finding the Best Hive Stand Height to Avoid Back Pain
The best hive stand height to prevent back pain is between 16 and 18 inches off the ground. This places the bottom of your hive at a height that lets you…
How to Make Creamed Honey at Home: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide
The best way to make creamed honey at home is to mix one part “seed honey” with nine parts liquid honey and store the mixture at 57°F ($14$°C) for two…
How to Build an Electric Fence to Protect Beehives from Bears
To build a bear proof electric fence for beehives, you must use a high-impedance energizer with at least 0.7 to 1.5 Joules of output and a minimum of 7,000 Volts….
Tips for Bottling Honey Without Bubbles or Foam
The best way to bottle honey without bubbles or foam is to let the honey sit in a settling tank for at least 48 to 72 hours before bottling. This…
How to Choose the Right Jars for Shipping Honey Safely
The best jars for shipping honey without leaks are food-grade plastic squeeze bottles with flip-top lids for everyday shipping, and glass Queenline jars with metal lug caps for premium orders. Both must be sealed…
How Much Honey Can You Expect From a 10-Frame Super?
If you are a beekeeper looking for a straight answer, here it is: A standard 10-frame medium honey super will produce between 30 and 40 pounds of honey when it…
