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How to do a Beehive Inspection
Beehive inspections are an important part of beekeeping. It is the only way to determine the colony’s health and wellbeing. Beehive inspections can also be intimidating to new beekeepers because it is so hands on, but they quickly get the hang of it and find it enjoyable.
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How to Use a Honey Extractor
Honey extractors spin the frames and comb, using centrifugal force to remove the honey from the comb. The honey then collects at the bottom of the extractor’s drum. The drum has a tap that drains the honey into a container of your choice.
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How to Use a Top Feeder for Bees
A hive top feeder goes on top of the upper box. It should be aligned with a hole in the inner cover. An empty hive box is then placed around the feeder. This is to protect it from the sun,wind, rain, and robber bees. Unlike the entrance feeder, which is located outside the hive, you do need to remove the box to check the syrup level of a top feeder.
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Should You Use a Queen Excluder?
The queen excluder is used to prevent the queen from laying eggs in the honey supers. This makes it better for harvesting honey, as you do not want eggs and brood on honey frames.
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Best Hive Tools for Beekeepers
A hive tool is a handheld, metal tool that is about 10 inches long. Bee hive tools are used for both inspecting and maintaining beehives. While there are different styles of hive tool, the 2 main types of hive tool used are the standard hive tool and the J-Hook hive tool.
One of the first things a new beekeeper will learn is how to use a bee smoker. A bee smoker is essential in allowing the beekeeper to do hive inspections without getting stung. Bee Smoker, Backyard Bee, Bumble Bee, Being Used, How To Use
How to Use a Bee Smoker
One of the first things a new beekeeper will learn is how to use a bee smoker. A bee smoker is essential in allowing the beekeeper to do hive inspections without getting stung.
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Why You Should Use a Beehive Stand
Beehive stands provide the beekeeper with comfort while tending to the hive. For the bees, a beehive stand is important because it helps to keep the hive dry.
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Where to Buy Bee Suits for Women
When buying a bee suit for women consider the following: the fit, material, veil type, color, and design. The bee suits I reviewed above have many different benefits and features. Use this guide to help you find the best bee suit for your needs.
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The Best Bee Suits for Women
Whether it be commercial or hobby beekeeping, many women are successful beekeepers. So it’s no surprise that some companies have started to develop bee suits for women. Of course, beekeeping is no fashion show, but it is nice to have a bee suit that is made to fit the smaller frame of a woman.
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What do Beekeepers Wear?
Beekeepers wear suits and veils to keep them protected from bee stings. Beekeepers also wear jackets and gloves for added safekeeping. Specialty bee suits include ventilated suits, bee suits for women, and bee suits for kids.
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What Do Beekeepers Wear? - Complete Beehives
What Do Beekeepers Wear?
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How to use a Top Feeder for Bees - Complete Beehives
How to use a Top Feeder for Bees
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Best Beekeeping Books for Beginners - Complete Beehives
Best Beekeeping Books for Beginners
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Pollen Traps for Beehives - Complete Beehives
Pollen Traps for Beehives