Equipment and Clothing
Do my beehives need added insulation?
In some extreme scenarios, man-made beehives may not be able to retain the level of heat needed to keep bees safe.
January 28, 2025
Beekeeping equipment
Beekeeping requires research, patience, and proper equipment. Key protective gear includes bee suits, gloves, veils, and ankle protection. Essential tools include smokers, uncapping knives, hive...
What’s in Your Toolkit
Beekeeping requires a few specialized, multi-purpose tools for inspections and tasks. A beekeeper's toolkit doesn’t need to be extensive or costly, but we do need...
Why to Store Frames
Freezing honey frames is a useful option for the beekeeperAfter the beekeeper extracted honey from supers, the work isn’t quite done yet. The beekeeper will...
Perspective on feeding bees
Explore the ins and outs of feeding honeybees, exploring the benefits, methods, and controversies surrounding this essential beekeeping practice.
Equipment Choices For Beginner Beekeepers
You don't need all the beekeeping equipment seen online to succeed. However, basic, essential gear is required to get started. I'll share my recommendations and...
Do my beehives need added insulation?
In some extreme scenarios, man-made beehives may not be able to retain the level of heat needed to keep bees safe.
January 28, 2025
Beekeeping equipment
Beekeeping requires research, patience, and proper equipment. Key protective gear includes bee suits, gloves, veils, and ankle protection. Essential tools include smokers, uncapping knives, hive...
What’s in Your Toolkit
Beekeeping requires a few specialized, multi-purpose tools for inspections and tasks. A beekeeper's toolkit doesn’t need to be extensive or costly, but we do need...
Why to Store Frames
Freezing honey frames is a useful option for the beekeeperAfter the beekeeper extracted honey from supers, the work isn’t quite done yet. The beekeeper will...
Perspective on feeding bees
Explore the ins and outs of feeding honeybees, exploring the benefits, methods, and controversies surrounding this essential beekeeping practice.
Equipment Choices For Beginner Beekeepers
You don't need all the beekeeping equipment seen online to succeed. However, basic, essential gear is required to get started. I'll share my recommendations and...