by Nicolas Geant | Nov 26, 2023 | Local honey, News
Extracting honey at home can be a rewarding process, but it requires some careful steps to ensure a safe and clean harvest. Here’s a general guide on how to extract honey at home: Equipment You’ll Need: Beehive with Honey Supers: Ensure that the bees have...
by Nicolas Geant | Nov 19, 2023 | Bee Nuc, News
Buying starter bees typically involves purchasing a package of bees or a nucleus colony (nuc) from a reputable bee supplier. Here are the general steps you can follow: Research Local Regulations: Before buying bees, make sure you are aware of any local regulations or...
by Nicolas Geant | Nov 5, 2023 | Bee Nuc, News
In California, bees can be purchased from beekeeping supply companies and bee breeders during the active beekeeping season, which typically runs from late winter to early summer, depending on local climate conditions. Bee packages and nucleus colonies (nucs) are...
by Nicolas Geant | Nov 4, 2023 | News
In November, beekeepers in Northern California should focus on preparing their beehives for the winter season. Here are some important tasks to consider: Insulate the hive: Ensure that the beehive has adequate insulation to protect the bees from the cold temperatures....
by Nicolas Geant | Oct 22, 2023 | News
Checking for varroa mites on honey bees is an essential part of beekeeping to ensure the health and well-being of the bee colony. Here’s a basic guide on how to check for varroa mites: Sticky Board is a common method used by beekeepers to monitor the presence...
by Nicolas Geant | Oct 7, 2023 | News
Propolis plays a vital role in the hive as a multifunctional substance that honeybees (Apis mellifera) produce. It is a resinous material that bees collect from various plant sources, such as tree buds, sap flows, and other botanical materials. Bees then mix this...
