Close-up of a bumblebee pollinating yellow flowers in a summer garden.

How to Attract Bees to a New Hive Naturally

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…

A vibrant scene of a beehive bustling with honeybees in an outdoor apiary on a sunny day.

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…