Splitting honey bees 101
Beekeeper Scott Svab explains two different methods for splitting honey bee hives, weighing the pros and cons of each.
Scripps National Spelling Bee rules
Beekeeper Scott Svab recounts the events of how Patty Boser used the concept of tanging to attract and hive a huge swarm of bees.
Laying workers in the hive
Beekeeper Scott Svab explains how to get rid of laying worker bees in a home apiary.
Basic necessities of beekeeping!
Beekeeper Scott Svab offers advice for beginning beekeepers on choosing equipment to start their first hive.
Fall feeding and yellow jackets
Fall in Ohio means yellow jackets on the hunt for high-protein food sources. Learn how to trap them safely to keep your bee yard secure.
Small hive beetle control
Beekeeper Scott Svab provides tips for managing the small hive beetle in home apiaries and controlling its spread.
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.
Fall hive preparation and controlling yellow jackets
October blooms feed bees, but hives need honey stores to survive winter. Learn how to prep colonies, deter pests, and protect bees before the cold sets in.
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.
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.
