Threats to Bees
Bees face a tremendous number of threats, from pests to pesticides, as well as the ever-present possibility of mites. Thankfully, they have many ways to tackle these possibilities. Nonetheless, the beekeeper should be able to spot the danger signs and know when the bees may need a helping hand
Are bears a threat to my beehive(s)?
Prevention is key to protecting your bees from potential threats, and bears are no exception.
February 3, 2025
What are the biggest threats to honeybees in the winter?
Honeybees need to stay warm and require enough resources to survive the winter, but what else threatens them?
January 27, 2025
Why is condensation in a beehive dangerous?
Cold weather and condensation are a dangerous combination for honeybee winter survival.
January 24, 2025
The Small Hive Beetle
As any beekeeper knows, honeybees face many threats in their short lifetimes. A beekeeper’s job is to help their colony(ies) fight off these threats and...
August 14, 2024
Beehive Robbing & How to Manage It in Your Bee Yard
“Robbing” is a term in the beekeeping world that refers to the act of bees (or other insects and animals, like wasps) invading another hive...
July 18, 2024
How Taking Notes Can Help Manage Varroa Mites
By now we should all be keenly aware that the Varroa Destructor mite is one threat you can’t ignore as a beekeeper. A mite infestation...
May 29, 2024
Mite Treatment Considerations & Regulations
Understanding these details will help you choose the most suitable mite treatments for your colonies moving forward.
May 14, 2024
The Types of Varroa Mite Treatments Available
Considerations to make when choosing a treatment method for Varroa Mites.
May 8, 2024
Understanding Mite Counts
As we’ve discussed in our recent PerfectBee Snippets, (see the Learn More section below for all our Varroa Snippet links) managing Varroa mites is one...
May 2, 2024
The Importance of Timing in Varroa Mite Management
Discover the critical role of timing in managing Varroa mites to protect your bees. Learn effective strategies to ensure a healthy beehive and combat these...
April 30, 2024
What is Integrated Pest Management?
As we all know by now, the Varroa mite is one of the greatest threats that a honeybee colony could face. We went over a...
April 24, 2024
Varroa Mites & Honeybee Viruses
In our last Snippet, “What is the Varroa Destructor Mite?” we talked about what a Varroa Mite is and how they operate. Now that you...
April 23, 2024
What is the Varroa Destructor Mite?
Whether you’re just getting started in beekeeping or have been at it for years, you’ve likely heard a LOT about the Varroa Mite. But are...
April 22, 2024
Honeybee Cleansing Flights
Honeybees avoid waste near their hive. Learn how they use "cleansing" and "clearing" flights during warmer months to keep their homes hygienic.
February 22, 2024
Get Your Hives Off the Ground
While you could start a beehive by setting your hive directly on the ground and the bees might just make do, at least for a...
Identifying Poisoned Bees
Be ready....If you keep bees, it’s likely that sooner or later, upon visiting your bee yard, you will find a pile of dead bees on...
Bee Hive Insulation for the Winter
In nature, honey bees overwinter in hollow tree cavities, with a small entrance and generous insulation above, below, and around their hive. This creates an...
VSH and The Selective Breeding of Bees To Fight Varroa
VHS bees exhibit behaviors that directly reduce the number of Varroa in a hive, helping keeping the threat of mites in check.
The Diversity of Pests
All beekeepers have a need to deal with pests at some point. Generally, mites come to mind when beekeepers think of pests. But while mites...
The amazing life of the Varroa mite
We love our bees. We introduce them to their homes, in the form of a hive. We do our best to ensure they have the...
A Beekeepers Guide To Using Oxalic Acid
An effective and popular treatmentA keen awareness of the level of Varroa mites in the hive is a primary concern for most beekeepers. There are...
Using Essential Oils To Help Your Hives
Did you know that using herbs for medicine was once considered witchcraft?It is true! During the 17th Century they literally handed out tips as to...
The ZomBees are Coming!
ZomBees?!!!No, this isn’t a joke or the next big sci-fi flick coming to a box office near you, though I’m sure Hollywood could have a...
Bees And Pesticides: What Is Safe?
As a general rule, PerfectBee recommends against the use of pesticides or any form of chemicals around your bees wherever possible. However, we also recognize...
Small Hive Beetle: What is it, How to Treat it
What is the Small Hive BeetleThe small hive beetle is a common hive pest, particularly in southern areas. The winters in northern areas are a...
Obtaining and assessing varroa mite count
As a beekeeper, it’s absolutely essential that you keep the varroa mites in your hive under control. Because it’s never a question of whether you...