Beekeeping Myths in South Africa A number of parties in the beekeeping industry often state that there is not enough ‘space’ for more beekeepers in South Africa. When it is quite plain that there is not enough structure and planning when beekeepers claim this type of viewpoint. This is one of a number of beekeeping…
Are they Swarming?! What do You Do? Intervene with the answers from the Intermediate Beekeeping CourseFind Out ¬ Not knowing the difference between swarm cells and emergency cells leads to bad outcomes for your colony… Removal vs. Requeen vs Replicate? Decisions…Decisions! You want to figure out what’s best for your colony while not weakening it and…
Bees are vigilant in South Africa but bee pests take their toll. Bees don’t operate in cold weather. Anything below 9 degrees celsius and the bees cannot fly. Their muscles seize on their wings. Bees can handle small beetles when the hive is strong. When a weak swarm or new colony is infested by small…
I didn’t know where to start with bee farming but I know I had a lot to learn and I always beelieved I could succeed!
How saving bees paid for my 2 week December holidays for my family – Oh, and my car… bee removal course.
Beeswax And Beekeeping in South Africa – and its many uses in ancient and modern times from Bee Ware®