When I was getting ready for my first hive, before buying anything else I knew I would need a beekeeping suit to protect me from stings. I googled about beekeeping protective clothing and saw various options in terms of material, colours and types, there were full suits, as well as jackets (with and without pants), … Read more
Beekeeping is a unique activity, and it requires specific equipment and tools. The right tools will help you to have smoother interactions with your bees. The essentials not only make your work easier but also ensure that inspections and other routine tasks are performed with minimal disruption to the hive. The Beekeeper’s Toolbox: Must-Haves Let … Read more
Water is as critical to honey bees as it is to any other living creature — like humans, bees need water to survive. It’s not just about quenching their thirst; water plays several crucial roles in the daily life of a honey bee colony. For instance, bees depend on water for maintaining hive temperatures, especially … Read more
Winter comes with its own set of challenges for beekeepers both new and experienced. You might be wondering, just how tough can winter be for a beehive? It turns out, pretty tough — it brings the highest rate of hive losses. The truth is despite all efforts and preparations, some colony losses are simply a … Read more
Hello and welcome to The Beekeeping Craft website! I am the founder of the website and a passionate beekeeper. I started keeping honey bees a few years ago with good knowledge of bee products but very limited knowledge of how to actually deal with bees. Since then I have learnt a lot and have tried … Read more
