When the heat waves become notably damaging and the temperature is above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the bees’ hive becomes almost inhospitable. That is the moment when the beekeeper should intervene to protect hives against intense temperatures, by applying proper practices for the summertime season. In our last article, we started by mentioning some of the…
Summertime is an exciting season but also very challenging for all the beekeepers. For the bees, summer is a busy time as well. As all plants bloom, the nectar reaches its peak. When that happens, bees are working tirelessly to collect pollen and gather the nectar, followed by intensive honey production. It is important to…
Beekeepers in the Northern hemisphere normally have a very busy calendar this time of the year. At the beginning of April, the weather was particularly hard to predict from one day to the other, as it could quickly change from sunny to cold showers and ever freezing temperatures at nights. Mid-April the weather improved, the…
Beekeepers all over the world prepare for the new season at different times and follow a calendar rhythm with beekeeping tasks divided by season. Some of us live in warmer climates and will be starting spring preparations sooner, all the while others still have freezing temperatures and no end in sight for winter. Whatever the…
