Beekeeping Articles (Page 40)

A multi-yard disease log template: the fields, condition codes and movement records that let you trace bee disease between yards, plus a worked example.

Learn how to set up a quarantine yard for bees with our step-by-step guide. Discover the essential steps to isolate and care for your bees effectively.

A practical guide to recognizing common honey bee diseases and pests, from Varroa and Nosema to foulbrood, chalkbrood and small hive beetle, and keeping colonies healthy.

Find out can shared feeders spread disease and how to mitigate these risks. Essential reading for those who enjoy backyard birdwatching and want to stay safe.

Why drifting bees spread Varroa mites between hives, what the research says about robbing as an even bigger transmission route, and how to reduce both.

Learn how to bag and send bee samples to a lab with our step-by-step guide. Get accurate lab results with proper sampling techniques.

Learn the best practices for sanitizing queen cages before reuse to ensure a healthy beekeeping environment. Follow our step-by-step guide for effective queen cage sanitation.

Learn the steps on how to disinfect a bee brush effectively to maintain beehive health and hygiene. Follow our guide for best practices.

Find out how to prevent robber bees from cross-yard contamination and protect your apiary. Our step-by-step guide provides actionable tips for beekeepers.

How to clean or swap beekeeping gloves between hive inspections without slowing down: which gloves can be sanitized, a quick between-hive routine, and when to bag and bin them.

Clean an uncapping knife while it is warm, never submerge an electric one, and stop honey burning on. Step-by-step care for hot and cold knives, plus fixes.

Learn the best practices for moving bees between apiaries without spreading disease. Discover how to safely relocate bees and prevent disease transmission in your apiary.

Learn how to optimize apiary entrance spacing for better biosecurity with our step-by-step guide. Improve your beekeeping practices today.

Learn the steps for effective capping scratcher sanitation between batches to ensure product quality and compliance with industry standards.

Access our detailed apiary hygiene checklist for inspectors, featuring critical steps for maintaining a hygienic apiary and promoting healthy bee colonies.

Protect your beehives with effective hive stand sanitation and ant control. Get expert advice on maintaining a healthy apiary environment.

Get a detailed guide on how to clean plastic foundation after colony loss. Follow our expert advice to maintain a clean and healthy beehive.