Tag: beekeeping
Chatham University student inspires classrooms with beekeeping business experience
Anthony Ondo uses the money from his beekeeping business to pay for his education at Chatham University's Eden Hall campus while teaching other students.
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.
Honeybee foragers’ beehavior
Honeybees work together in amazing ways to gather nectar. Discover how they recruit foragers, learn flower timing and prepare for winter survival.
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.
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.
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.
