Bee Swarming Signs: What Behavior to Look For & Ignore
As a result of the successful raising of larvae and the emergence of worker bees, a bee colony will eventually grow and become congested. This calls for …
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How Long Do Honeybees Stay In One Place? (Swarm & Colony)
A colony of bees will swarm every time a hive gets too congested. A portion of the bees will depart the hive in search of a new location, while another portion …
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Will Bees Clean Up Old Frames? (Let Them)
Beekeepers advise replacing combs every 3 to 5 years. But recycling and reusing old frames might help you save money. Before giving old frames to your bees, do …
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6 Ways To Make Bees Go Away That Are Easy and Safe
The presence of a bee nest or hive near or in your home can be disturbing. The bees might also be aggressive, which can be a risk for people with bee …
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How Often & Why Should You Requeen Your Hives
You might need to requeen at some point because your highness doesn't always last that long. The queen bee would eventually need to be replaced, much like many …
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How To Store Honey Frames Until Extraction
Are you a busy beekeeper struggling to find time to extract honey from your frames? Storing honey supers may not be ideal, but sometimes it's necessary. We can …
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What To Do With Old Honeycomb & Brood? (5 Surprising Uses)
Some beekeepers melt down their old comb and extract the beeswax. But there are more uses for black comb that are less well-known, and even for old brood.
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What Happens to Bees Left Behind After Swarming or Moving?
It is quite typical to see several bees flying around where a hive or swarm had previously been. When a hive disappears, the bees swarm and leave the hive, but …
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Why Do Bees Abandon a Hive? How To Avoid It (17 Reasons)
Bees leave a healthy hive to search for nectar, locate water, and rid their bodies of substances, and then they come back to the hive. The queen bee flies out …
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