From Scratch Mag

Harvesting honey, an exciting activity for beekeepers. It’s time they got to see the rewards of their intensive labor. However, as exciting as harvesting is, it cannot be done without having the right tools. You cannot just open you’re the hive and start harvesting the honey, you will be stung by the bees and many […]

A growing concern throughout the world is the gradual decline in the bee populations. The decline has been increasing more and more over time and this concern has become more prominent. Reports released last summer indicating that bee populations have declined by forty percent is a worrying trend. Although these winged creatures are small, the […]

Commercial or hobby beekeepers have one common threat to contend with – mites! Varroa or Tracheal mites are external parasites that affect bees in different hives. They attack bees causing diseases and death in the colony. For that reason, the control of mites takes the center stage in beekeeping. In treating mites, application of Oxalic […]

Are you new to beekeeping or imagining the idea of starting a bee colony? Do you have all it takes to maintain and nurture your colony? Well, if you don’t, then you are in the right place. The post will tell you all you need to know to get your bee colony up and running. […]

Bees can get wild if mishandled, and their sting can be deadly. There have been several occasions when people lost their lives due to attack by bees. Thus, whether you practice apiculture-using flow hives, which minimize disturbance- or you are using the much-exposed Langstroth, you should wear protective gear at all times. Moreover, even with […]

Benefits of Flow Hive When it comes to beekeeping, people often ask a lot of questions. For example, which is the best beehive between Langstroth and flow hive? How much money will I spend on each? Moreover, what do the experts advise? The truth is that if you are looking to set up an apiary, […]