5-7-17 Swarm building comb

Capped brood and eggs on new comb.

The Classroom – April 2026 April 1, 2026

Greetings readers. I am trying something new in this month’s column. Increasingly, many of you are going to Large Language Models (LLMs) with your questions about bees. ChatGPT is one such LLM. I have seen colleagues and other authors compare how they would answer a specific question to how ChatGPT answers the same question. I […]

Too May Bees? Drawing Down is Better than Walking Out April 1, 2026

In my youth, all honey came in a comb, something I never questioned. It wasn’t until I departed my Pennsylvania homeland that I discovered something amiss: Whenever I tried to buy honey, the good part was missing. For the life of me, I couldn’t understand why someone would separate honey from its cradle. Like waffles […]

The Demaree Method of Swarm Control April 1, 2026

It may be tempting not to bother trying to control the swarming instinct, but there are some very good reasons not to allow swarms to “go to the trees.” First, for yourself … if your colony swarms, a good portion of your honey production goes with it. Even if you don’t care about honey, the […]

The Waxing and Waning of Beekeeping April 1, 2026

Sneaking out of church When I was a little guy (but not real little), during winter months I would quietly leave the church service and take the back stairway to the dark, warm boiler room in the basement. There the custodian would be sitting near a large, dark, coal-heating boiler that hissed, thumped, and clanked. […]

The Bee-Keepers’ Advance: A Bee Journal from Maine April 1, 2026

Today, American Bee Journal and Bee Culture are well-known periodicals among beekeepers. Far less known is an obscure historical fact. Another 99 periodicals about bees were started in the United States and 10 in Canada (Paddock, 1930). These bee journals were scattered all across America, even into her more distant corners. From the Northeast was […]

Change is Coming April 20, 2026

© 2012 Shawn Colvin & Patty Griffin By: John Miller In early February, 2026 there is an oversupply of lumber in California almond orchards. In mid-February there will be far less lumber, and far fewer strong colonies for rent – at any price. The phenomena is easily tracked on social media, too many bees! A […]

Beekeeping Self Defense April 1, 2026

Click Here if you listened. We’d love to know what you think. There is even a spot for feedback! Read along below! By: Stephen Bishop The flap and yap should not be confused with the flail and wail or, for that matter, the flailing whale. The first is a simple self-defense combo. In that regard, […]

How to Overcome Queen Acceptance Challenges Part 1 April 1, 2026

Click Here if you listened. We’d love to know what you think. There is even a spot for feedback! Read along below! By: David Burns We all know the feeling of spending forty dollars for a new queen and another forty dollars for overnight shipping only to have her not be accepted in our queenless […]

You Got This: Tips for Solo Beekeepers Part 2 April 1, 2026

Click Here if you listened. We’d love to know what you think. There is even a spot for feedback! Read along below! By: Theresa J. Martin In this multi-part series, we are exploring methods that make solo beekeeping more safe, efficient, and enjoyable. Last month, we reviewed the pros and cons of being a solo […]

Off the Wahl Beekeeping April 1, 2026

Click Here if you listened. We’d love to know what you think. There is even a spot for feedback! Read along below! New(ish) Beekeeper Column Raising VSH Queens By: Richard Wahl VSH SignificanceIf you have been keeping bees for any length of time, you have already met the limiting factor in today’s beekeeping environment: the […]

Ultimate Guide to Honey Filtering Best Practices April 23, 2026

Learn the best practices for filtering honey. From choosing the perfect mesh to effective warming techniques, get crystal-clear honey every time. The post Ultimate Guide to Honey Filtering Best Practices appeared first on Beekeeping Supplies & Equipment | Dadant & Sons 1863.

How To Clean and Replace Old Beekeeping Frames April 15, 2026

Beekeeping frames degrade over time. Here's how to clean and replace them to promote a tidy and healthy environment for your hardworking bees. The post How To Clean and Replace Old Beekeeping Frames appeared first on Beekeeping Supplies & Equipment | Dadant & Sons 1863.

The Dos and Don’ts of Removing Mold From Your Frames April 14, 2026

Learn how to safely clean mold off your beehive frames. Our guide covers the dos and don'ts to keep your bees healthy and your hive mold-free. The post The Dos and Don’ts of Removing Mold From Your Frames appeared first on Beekeeping Supplies & Equipment | Dadant & Sons 1863.

Things To Consider Before Becoming an Urban Beekeeper April 13, 2026

Urban beekeeping is a rewarding hobby, but there are certain things you'll need to check off your list before you buy your first hive and start your colony. The post Things To Consider Before Becoming an Urban Beekeeper appeared first on Beekeeping Supplies & Equipment | Dadant & Sons 1863.

Deep, Medium, or Shallow Beehive Boxes: Which To Use? April 12, 2026

Trying to choose between deep, medium, and shallow hive boxes? The best fit depends on how you want to balance brood space, honey storage, and weight. The post Deep, Medium, or Shallow Beehive Boxes: Which To Use? appeared first on Beekeeping Supplies & Equipment | Dadant & Sons 1863.

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