To attract bees to a new hive naturally, place 2 to 3 drops of lemongrass essential oil inside the hive box, position the hive in a shaded spot facing south…
Beekeeping Basics
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…
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 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….
