Newbee Questions, Expert Answers
This series captures the real-world, actual questions of a new beekeeper as he obtains his bees, installs them and starts out as a beekeeper. We include the type of questions you won’t always find asked else where – like “When I bring my package bees home, will they make a mess in my car?!”. Through a Q&A style, we hope you will find this series both fun and educational?
How drone bees benefit the colony
In this edition of "Newbee Questions, Expert Answers" series, Mark wonders about the role of drone bees after spotting one in his hive. Ron provides...
The Mechanics of The Drone Congregation Area
Drone Congregation Areas (DCAs) are a fascinating place where queens kick-start their life of egg laying - and drones end their own.
“Newbee Questions, Expert Answers” Column
We've all been there!You have a fascination with bees, have felt the call of beekeeping and decided to take the plunge - and then the...
Looking forward as the the colony grows
The questions of new beekeepers answered by experts.
Do I Need a Second Beehive?
With a first beehive up and running, is it worth considering a second hive. Yes, there are many reasons why this is advised.
Questions from the Initial Beekeeping Experience
Your hive has been up and running for a while now and you are starting to learn. Does that mean the end of the questions?...
The First Few Days of a Hive
We have our package of bees installed. Nerves are a-jingling - so what happens over the next week?
Installing Package Bees
We start near the very beginning. Our resident newbee is collecting his first package of bees – for his first hive! It’s a nervous but...