swarming – First Time Beekeeper

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Why Bees Swarm

Swarm behavior in Honey Bees means they are looking for a new home. While the experience of watching a swarm on the move can be…

About Bees Getting Started

How to Get Free Bees the Hard Way

QueenBee July 31, 2019

Buying bees is expensive. Purchasing a “package” (a queen plus 3 pounds of workers) can cost more than $150 and you have to place your…

About Bees FAQ Pests & Disease Popular Slider

Why Bees Swarm

QueenBee March 19, 2018

Swarm behavior in Honey Bees means they are looking for a new home. While the experience of watching a swarm on the move can be…

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Top Bar Hives

QueenBee July 13, 2019

A top-bar hive is a rectangular shaped single-story frameless beehive with sloped sides where the comb hangs from removable bars. The bars form a continuous…