Why Bees Produce Beeswax
How Beeswax is Made One of the main components of a beehive consist of an incredible substance called beeswax. Beeswax is produced by 4 pairs of glands located on the... Read More
Beekeeping Resources
Beekeeping resources to help you learn about bees, hive management, honey and more!
Varroa Mite & the Sugar Shake Method
Whether your beekeeping journey is well on its way or you recently received your first nucleus colony, you've probably heard a fellow beekeeper utter the words ‘varroa mite.’ Although what... Read More
What is a Swarm?
Have you ever seen a clump of bees hanging off your neighbour’s tree, wondering “I don’t remember seeing that yesterday?” That is a swarm- half of a beekeeper’s precious colony... Read More
Hibernation: A peek inside our wintering hives
To best set up your hive for overwintering success you may want to consider these three questions...
