by Nicolas Geant | Aug 16, 2026 | News
August is an important transition month for beekeepers in the San Francisco Bay Area. The main spring and early-summer nectar flows are largely behind us, the landscape is becoming increasingly dry, and colonies are beginning to prepare for late summer and fall. At...
by Nicolas Geant | Dec 1, 2024 | News
For the past few years, I have been dealing with Argentine ants invading my beehives in California. These ants are extremely small and can enter a hive in large numbers, especially when colonies have access to honey or supplemental feed. I wanted a solution that would...
by Nicolas Geant | Nov 23, 2024 | News
I have been keeping bees for more than 40 years, and one thing I have learned is that beekeeping never stops teaching you. Every season is different, research evolves, and challenges such as Varroa mites, queen performance, nutrition, and changing weather conditions...
by Nicolas Geant | Nov 16, 2024 | Blooming, News, Pollination
Beescape is a free online mapping tool developed by Penn State University to help beekeepers, farmers, gardeners and conservationists understand the quality of the landscape surrounding bees and other pollinators. The Beescape map provides information about forage...
by Nicolas Geant | Oct 1, 2024 | News
October in the Bay Area marks a transitional period for beekeeping. The hot summer temperatures start to cool down, and the days become shorter, which signals a shift in the hive’s activity. The bees are preparing for the winter months ahead, and as a beekeeper, it’s...
by Nicolas Geant | Sep 29, 2024 | News
In Northern California, property owners can potentially qualify for an agricultural exemption (Ag Exemption) or maintain agricultural land valuation by engaging in certain agricultural activities, including beekeeping. While the specifics vary by county, the general...
