What Every Beekeeper Ought to Know About Cold-Weather Inspections

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November 19, 2020

What Every Beekeeper Ought to Know About Cold-Weather Inspections

As winter temperatures start to become the norm in many parts of the country, your visits to your beehive will be less frequent. Chilly trips to check on your bees will no longer involve opening up the hive to investigate their activities. Instead, your focus will shift to watching for […]
October 30, 2020

How to Set Your Bees Up for Winter Survival

Winter is a tough time for honey bee colonies. If you’ve been in the beekeeping game for a while, you’ve likely had a colony die on you before the spring thaws. So, how do you avoid having to replace your honey bee colony in spring? How do you save yourself […]
October 23, 2020

Don’t Miss These 4 Cluster Maintenance Tips

The day your honey bees start to cluster is the bookend to a busy beekeeping season. It can come with mixed emotions and many beekeepers are a touch bummed when their bees go into a state of semi-dormancy. You can feel helpless in the face of the chilly winter winds, […]
October 15, 2020

Don’t Do A Fall Hive Inspection Without Reading This Blog

Fall hive inspections are the most important visits you’ll make to your hive all year. They’re when you can see just how well your ladies have been preparing for winter and an opportunity for you to step in and lend a hand where they might need it. In this blog, […]
October 8, 2020

3 Ways a Beepods Desiccant Will Help Your Bees Survive the Winter

Winter is a challenging time of year for beekeepers. Despite best efforts by even the most experienced beekeepers, cold conditions can be a colony’s doom. That’s why beekeepers must protect their hives from harsh winter elements. Today we’ll discuss how the Insulating Desiccant in Beepods’ Winterizing Kit helps your bees […]