Varroa destructor and overwintering bees
Cool temperatures make now the perfect time to treat bees for Varroa mites. Act early to protect colonies, prevent winter losses and ensure spring survival.
New beekeeping regulations for Ohio
Beekeeper Scott Svab reviews Ohio's new regulations for beekeepers and offers tips for fall varroa mite treatment.
Transporting and moving bees
There are a lot of variables to consider when moving bees. It depends on time, weather, distance and hive type. Beekeeper Scott Svab talks us through the options.
Sugar, sucrose and feeding your bees
Learn how and when to feed bees sugar water, the pros and cons of cane vs. beet sugar, GMO myths, feeder types and what really matters for colony health.
Pros and cons of feeding bees in July
Feeding bees in July? It depends. Learn when supplemental sugar feeding can boost hive health, comb building and honey production during summer dearth.
How to introduce new queens to your hive
Sooner or later, the original queen you started with is going away. Here's how you can safely introduce a new queen bee to your hive.
Record keeping in the bee yard
Beekeeper Scott Svab offers tips for quick and easy record keeping in a home apiary.
Honey and the invasive species Japanese knotweed
Beekeeper Scott Svab explains the value of invasive Japanese knotweed blossoms to local bee populations, and provides a native alternative.
Summer Solstice and our tropical heat wave
Beekeeper Scott Svab offers insight as to how beehives stay cool on hot days and tips to help them.
Laying workers in the hive
Beekeeper Scott Svab explains how to get rid of laying worker bees in a home apiary.
