Laying workers in the hive
Beekeeper Scott Svab explains how to get rid of laying worker bees in a home apiary.
Ohio Pawpaw Festival and bees
Ohio’s state fruit, the pawpaw, is a tropical-tasting native treasure. From festivals to farms, discover the unique flavor and culture around this rare fruit.
Shelter in place — like the bees
Cold temps ground most bees, but research shows some forage even near 40 F by shivering to heat their flight muscles.
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.
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.
Basic necessities of beekeeping!
Beekeeper Scott Svab offers advice for beginning beekeepers on choosing equipment to start their first hive.
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.
Small hive beetle control
Beekeeper Scott Svab provides tips for managing the small hive beetle in home apiaries and controlling its spread.
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.
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.
