Splitting 6 Frame Nucs As strange as it may sound; yes, we split nucs! Matter of fact, we prefer splitting nucs to generate more nucs. To make this sound logical, you need to change the typical thought process of what nucs are used for. The traditional nuc process is creating nucs from extra strong hives […]
JZBZ Cell Cups One of the most popular queen rearing tools are the jzbz queen cell cups. It appears to be almost an industry standard for many beekeepers and there is a good reason. They are cheap, easy to clean and can be reused many times. You can place up to 4 bars each having […]
What are the different parts of a beehive and what is required to run a hive of bees? Well, that depends on who you ask. Many different opinions exist about the woodenware you need to keep bees. We have always tried using as few pieces as possible and still maintain productive and healthy hives. The […]
There are many queen mating boxes on the market today. We prefer using standard equipment as much as possible because it creates a more fluid beekeeping operation. Our beekeeping mating boxes consists of a regular deep super with 1/4 inch plywood as partitions. The partitions are held in place by dado cuts into the box […]
Marking your queens is an excellent idea and there are several reasons why. Marking the queen helps spot the queen more easily when doing inspections. It’s amazing how easier it is to spot a marked queen on a frame especially if there are many bees around. You will also know if a queen has been […]
There are different methods of how the queen is used in the hive but three of the most common are: Single Brood Chamber Double Brood Chamber No Queen Excluder Each method has advantages and disadvantages. You have to evaluate your equipment and how you manage your bees throughout the entire year. Part of the criteria […]