Layens Spring Inspections
Whether you’re getting into your Layens hive to check for “proof of Life” or something a little more, I’ve tried to outline below the basic steps and conditions I follow when getting into my hives early in the spring. Everything is location specific so assure you know your local conditions and expected weather prior to […]
Winter Insulation Calculated for Southwest Ohio
DISCLAIMER: The blog below is generally created from the research listed in the “Referenced Material” section. This is not my research. All credit is given to these studies and researchers who are helping beekeepers better understand how we can improve our management practices. You may already have seen a presentation by Etienne Tardif of North […]
Nest Temperature Control
DISCLAIMER: The blog below is generally created from the research listed in the “Referenced Material” section. This is not my research. All credit is given to these studies and researchers who are helping beekeepers better understand how we can improve our management practices. Based on the size of a honey bee colony, the homeostasis (steady […]
Winter Prep
The weather is changing, and you feel that winter is just around the corner so what do you do with your Layens hives? Below I will share what I do for my hives, and hopefully it may give you some ideas for yours. I will also assume you are using an insulated Layens hive but […]
Dearth and Colony Impact
DISCLAIMER: The blog below is generally created from the research listed in the “Referenced Material” section. This is not my research. All credit is given to these studies and researchers who are helping beekeepers better understand how we can improve our management practices. A nectar dearth or simply dearth is a natural seasonal gap when few or […]