Oxalic Acid This week a beekeeper in the Antipodes posted on social media about making oxalic acid and glycerine strips…
Introduction Readers who joined Apiary Forecast fairly recently may be surprised to find such a quick expansion of services, tools…
Introduction The website has been down for maintenance for most of this week so thank you for your patience, and…
Introduction I wonder how many of you have had stressed colonies succumbing to chronic bee paralysis virus, CBPV, this season?…
Introduction August arrived with a sudden change of high summer mood to a distinct feeling of an imminent end to…
What do you show people on their first apiary visit? For me it depends upon several things including age, personality,…
My Australian nephews, Malcolm, Christopher and William have brought the good weather across with them this month. They are here…
Introduction I have a skep for catching swarms but I’ve never tried to make one, or keep honey bees in…
Introduction Fortunately, our local association secretary doesn’t have to wait for committee approval before sending out most information to the…
History of Swarming Most beekeepers are quite familiar with swarming. Some dread swarm season and fear for their reputation as…