Helping Bees with the Summer Heat
Keeping Your Bees Cool: Summer Heat Survival Guide for the Southeast
Yes, Wax Your Plastic Foundations
In this video, Ray shares the importance of rewaxing your plastic foundations and what will happen if you fail to do so. https://youtu.be/nmmkbNr3wW0?si=4PJVmYtZpzgA07m_
My Beekeeping Journey Started as a Fail!
Even though I grew up the son of a successful beekeeper, my personal attempt at beekeeping started poorly. I was ready to quit. Here is my story. https://youtu.be/PLedRnpChw4?si=rtP3xXtuO-PcG_vq
How to get started in beekeeping
I often get contacted by people ready to get started in the fun and exciting world of beekeeping! I thought I would create a basic checklist that I can refer people to in order to get started. Essentials to getting started Education. I strongly suggest that you invest in your education before you jump […]
How to Install a Nuc into your Hive
Rays Tips: You can leave the bees in the nuc for a few days, or even a few week. But if they run out of room, they will swarm. If you are not installing your nuc right away in the hive, be sure to put the nuc in the same location as where the hive […]
How To Mix Sugar Water for Bees in SC
Making sugar water for honey bees is a simple process, but there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure you’re providing them with the best possible nutrition. Here’s what you’ll need: Ingredients: 1 part white granulated sugar 1 part wate Equipment: mixing containter, ie a pot or bucket Measuring cups Spoon Container […]
Essential How-To Videos – How to feed your bees
As a supplement to our beekeeping classes, I wanted to create a post of some essential and helpful videos for new beekeepers. These are videos that I reference in the class. I will update this post as needed in the future so everything is in one place. I sort through all the content […]
Essential How-To Videos – How to test for Mites
As a supplement to our beekeeping classes, I wanted to create a post of some essential and helpful videos for new beekeepers. Todays is on how to test for mites. These are videos that I reference in the class. I will update this post as needed in the future so everything is in one […]
How to find the Queen in a Bee Hive
Finding the queen bee in a beehive can be a bit of a challenge, but with some practice and these tips, you’ll be spotting her like a pro in no time! See the video below for helpful example. Appearance: Size: The queen is slightly larger than worker bees, but not massively so. Her torso is longer […]
How to Install Package Bees
Rays Tips: Bees must be installed in your hive within 1-2 days of pickup. Keep them in a cool, but not cold, place overnight if you plan to install them the next day. Lightly spray them with a mist of water to keep them moist overnight if you are not installing them the same day, […]
