PerfectBee
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If the thought of becoming a beekeeper is very attractive to you but you don’t know where to start – You should follow this blog. PerfectBee's unique plan towards your first beehive, takes you from beekeeping basics to enjoying your own honey from your backyard beehive.
PerfectBee
13h ago
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 little bit about just what a mite is and how they live within a honeybee hive in our PerfectBee Snippet, “What is the Varroa Destructor Mite?” In another Snippet, “Varroa ..read more
PerfectBee
3d ago
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 know that they live and reproduce under honeybee cell cappings, and will also feed on an adult honeybee’s hemolymph (bee blood), you’re ready to find out more about the kind ..read more
PerfectBee
3d ago
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 they really as bad as they sound? Should you be concerned? The short answer is yes to both questions. A varroa mite infestation can quickly decimate even the healthiest ..read more
PerfectBee
1w ago
“Beekeeping Season” is often thought of as the time of year when the world and environment around us will become alive and renewed again. Trees and flowers are in bloom, birds are chirping and the best part of all for us beekeepers is being able to hear (and feel) that beautiful buzz and hum of ..read more
PerfectBee
2w ago
Though it’s a rare and truly beautiful sight, most beekeepers would prefer not to see half of their strongest colony and their successful queen leave their bee yard if that colony has decided to swarm. A honeybee swarm is indeed a sign that your bees are healthy and expanding rapidly, too rapidly for the space they ..read more