The Hive Guide™

langstroth bee hive nuc strapped for winter to a hive stand made of wood in the uk

How to secure beehives in the winter UK

Taking beehives through the winter in the UK it's vitally important that you prevent them from blowing over. If your hive blows over this is a surefire way for them...

How to secure beehives in the winter UK

Taking beehives through the winter in the UK it's vitally important that you prevent them from blowing over. If your hive blows over this is a surefire way for them...

bees hives wrapped in damp course for winter protection

How to Insulate Bee Hives for the Winter UK

There are lots of ways to insulate a beehive for winter. In this article, we'll discuss the best options for getting your hive in the best shape for winter.  ...

How to Insulate Bee Hives for the Winter UK

There are lots of ways to insulate a beehive for winter. In this article, we'll discuss the best options for getting your hive in the best shape for winter.  ...

langstroth bee hive to left side and national bee hive to right side of image uk

Which is the better beehive type in the UK; nat...

In the UK there's two popular types of beehives: National and Langstroth. Deciding which is better is a rather contested topic.  National bee hives advantages and disadvantages The National beehive was...

Which is the better beehive type in the UK; nat...

In the UK there's two popular types of beehives: National and Langstroth. Deciding which is better is a rather contested topic.  National bee hives advantages and disadvantages The National beehive was...

Should I catch a swarm or buy a nuc of bees?

Should I catch a swarm or buy a nuc of bees?

A common beekeeper's dilemma at the beginning of the bee season when they are thinking about expanding their apiary or replacing winter deaths is how to go about getting more...

Should I catch a swarm or buy a nuc of bees?

A common beekeeper's dilemma at the beginning of the bee season when they are thinking about expanding their apiary or replacing winter deaths is how to go about getting more...

langstroth frame showing bees and honey drone brood at the bottom of the frame

Using drone comb to control varroa in honey bees

Varroa mites are a parasitic mite that attacks and feeds on honey bees and is one of the most damaging honey bee pests in the UK. Varroa mites are not...

Using drone comb to control varroa in honey bees

Varroa mites are a parasitic mite that attacks and feeds on honey bees and is one of the most damaging honey bee pests in the UK. Varroa mites are not...

What is a Buckfast honey bee?

What is a Buckfast honey bee?

What is so special about Buckfast bees? Why are they so great?

What is a Buckfast honey bee?

What is so special about Buckfast bees? Why are they so great?