Bee Health
8 guides
Feeding Bees: Sugar Syrup, Fondant, and Pollen Patties
When and how to feed your bees with sugar syrup, fondant, and pollen patties. Ratios, timing, feeder types, and common mistakes for beginners.
July 1, 2026
Varroa Mites: How to Monitor and Treat Them
Learn how to monitor varroa mite levels, read the numbers, and choose the right treatment to protect your colonies through winter.
July 1, 2026
How to Tell If Your Hive Is Queenless
Learn the key queenless hive signs every beekeeper should know, from no eggs to laying workers, and how to fix a queenless hive before the colony collapses.
June 27, 2026
Wax Moths: Protecting Comb and Weak Colonies
Learn how wax moths damage hives, which colonies are most at risk, and how to protect active hives and stored comb from infestations.
June 25, 2026
Small Hive Beetle: Prevention and Control
Learn how to identify, prevent, and control small hive beetle before it destroys your colony. Practical traps, management tips, and what to do if your hive g...
June 20, 2026
Nosema in Bees: Symptoms and Management
Nosema is a gut parasite that quietly drains your colony. Learn the signs, how to confirm it, and what you can actually do about it.
June 15, 2026
American and European Foulbrood: Spotting and Reporting
Learn to identify American and European foulbrood by sight and smell, understand legal reporting duties, and know when to call your bee inspector.
June 11, 2026
How to Do a Mite Wash: Alcohol Wash and Sugar Roll
Learn to count varroa mites accurately with an alcohol wash or sugar roll. Step-by-step instructions, the math, action thresholds, and how often to test.
June 7, 2026