Hive Basics
Worker Bees The majority of honey bees you’ll find in the hive are female worker bees. The job of a worker bee depends on their age. The first 3 weeks…
Native Plants
Pollinators such as honey bees have a beneficial relationship with native plants! When we increase a pollinator’s access to flowers - and pollen and nectar - we increase their populations. …
Pests and Diseases
pests I. Varroa Mites Varroa mites only reproduce in honey bee hives. They attack honey bees in all stages of their life cycle, eating their body fat and spreading viruses.…
Pollinators
I. What is Pollination? Pollination is the transfer of pollen from one flower to another so that the plants can reproduce. Rain, wind, and animals can help transfer pollen, but…
Beekeeping: What’s a Beekeeper?
A beekeeper is a person who manages one or more hives of honey bees. Most beekeepers have a goal in mind: honey production. A few keep bees in order to…