GloryBee® is hosting our 44th annual Bee Weekend event on Friday, April 20 - Saturday, April 21. This free two-day community event is packed with beekeeping education, distribution of pre-ordered...
Beekeeping Gloves: Are They Necessary? The Answer May Surprise You…
In 2014, there were an estimated 2.7 million honeybee colonies in the United States, a number that is tracked by the USDA. And while it's true that beekeepers play a...
New To Beekeeping? Here Are Some Dos And Don’ts To Keep In Mind
Beekeeping is a recreational and environmental hobby that is quickly growing in popularity. In fact, the USDA reports that as of 2014, the number of colonies managed by beekeepers was...
Beekeeper’s Guide To Seasonal Beekeeping Tasks: Part 1 (Winter And Spring)
Beekeeping is becoming an increasingly popular and eco-friendly hobby for countless Americans. In fact, the USDA reports that as of 2014, the number of colonies managed by human beekeepers was...
Top 5 gifts for Beekeepers
Beekeepers can be difficult to shop for. Most veteran beekeepers have all the beekeeping gear they need and beginning beekeepers have a lot of decisions to make to determine which...
Oxalic Shop Towel Mite Treatment Method?
Like it or not, the varroa mite is here to stay and if your honey bees don’t have mites now, it’s only a matter of time before they become infested....
Understanding The Most Essential Beekeeping Tools: Part 2
In the last post, we discussed a few basic beekeeping tools that are essential for honey harvesting success. It's no secret that raw organic honey can be used in countless...
Understanding The Most Essential Beekeeping Tools: Part 1
When it comes to beekeeping, many assume that it's too much work or simply not worth the effort. Or perhaps you're imagining the threat of bee stings. On the contrary,...
4 Tips For Introducing Your Child To The Basics Of Beekeeping
As summer ends and the back-to-school season starts up again, kids are continuing to grow and develop more responsibilities. If your child has shown an interest in the great outdoors...
4 Tips Any New Beekeeper Should Follow
Beekeeping is a great hobby and is getting more popular every year. In fact, the USDA reports that as of 2014, the number of colonies managed by beekeepers was the...
Urban Beekeeping: 5 Steps for Starting Out
Are you a city dweller who dreams of beekeeping? You might have thought it was impossible unless you moved out into the country. Or maybe you’ve heard of Urban Beekeeping,...
Common Mistakes For New Beekeepers
It's no secret that bees are an absolutely essential part of our ecosystem. Bees pollinate more than $15 million a year in crops in the United States, and more and...
Top Three Uses for Queen Excluders
There are multiple uses for queen excluders. From keeping queens out of honey supers to more advanced re-queening techniques, queen excluders offer beekeepers an array of interesting options to integrate...