Ben SwansonFirst Hive Inspection — What to Look For — Apis MellThe first and most critical thing you want to see is what’s going on with the queen. Has the queen been liberated from her cage or are…Apr 22, 2020Apr 22, 2020
Ben SwansonThe Unpleasant Realities of Staging a Coup — Apis MellOld-time beekeepers speak wistfully of the good old days when a good queen could be counted on to be productive 2–5 years. In the hear and…Apr 17, 2020Apr 17, 2020
Ben SwansonHoney Harvest Disaster — Avoid These Errors — Apis MellMy very first honey harvest I did almost everything wrong.Feb 21, 2020Feb 21, 2020
Ben SwansonWhy the Hell Did I Treat for Varroa? — Apis MellIf you practice some sort of IPM (integrated pest management, for the uninitiated) and treat for Varroa Destructor, you’ve heard just how…Feb 21, 2020Feb 21, 2020