The Buzz on Beekeeping: 3 Important Things Beginners Should Know
It's no secret that beekeeping is a growing hobby in America and several other parts of the world. On average, a honey bee will produce one-twelfth of a teaspoon of honey...
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Protect your hive from Varroa Mite infestations
Protecting your hive from Varroa Mite infestations is one of the most critical functions of a beekeeper in regard to bee health. We recommend treating for varroa mites at least twice... -
5 Great Tips For Beginning Beekeepers
Bees pollinate more than $15 billion a year in crops throughout the United States. If you're thinking about becoming a beekeeper and want to break into this exciting and potentially lucrative... -
Honey Supers: What's Right For Your Hive?
Why Honey Supers Matter Bees make honey as a way to preserve their food through the winter. They often make excess, which becomes a sweet perk for the beekeeper. Bees store... -
Is Cedar or Pine Right for Your Next Hive?
Choosing the type of wood for your bee hive is an important decision. There are many wood choices available, but pine and cedar are the most popular. Our new cedar bee... -
Inside Your Hive: Should You Be Concerned?
Now that you've hived your bees, you'll want to check on them weekly to be sure that the queen is alive and laying eggs. You should be able to find eggs... -
Use This One Strange Trick To Catch A Swarm This Season
When Life Gives You Lemongrass Did you know that honey bees are attracted to the smell of lemongrass essential oil? It's true! In fact, lemongrass essential oil mimics the nasonov pheromone... -
Pacific Northwest Population to Increase by Over 10 Million This Month
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 packages... -
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 major... -
The Buzz On Bee Pollen: Allergies, Veganism, And Much More
Over the last 10 years or so, honey has become one of the most coveted foods around. Not only can it be used as a natural sugar substitute, but raw organic... -
Pre-wired Wood Frames - Tradition with Efficiency
Wood frames with wired pure, beeswax foundation have been the preferred combination of frames & foundation for traditional beekeepers ever since the Langstroth hive was invented in 1851. However, due to... -
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 at...
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