Why I Keep Pure-Bred Russian Honey Bees in Texas
Varroa Destructor and the viruses they vector have been problem number #1 for honey bees and their keepers in Texas
Our Beekeeping Mentorship Program
We are continuing to develop and test our mentorship program, which we make available to students who have completed our initial
Our Hive Management Approach
A Beekeeping Plan that Works For many years I have been thinking of and developing an approach based on a
Varroa Mites Attach to Foraging Bees
Varroa mites (Varroa destructor) are honeybee parasites that make beekeeping a challenge throughout the United States and here in Texas.
Beekeeping for Lower Property Taxes
Depending on the size of your property, by keeping 6 or more colonies of bees, you may be able to
A Simplified Beehive Design
Beekeeping is not as easy as it used to be. As I was growing up during the 70’s and 80’s
Holistic Beehive Management
Honey bees have kept themselves for eons. Within their beehives they have labored tirelessly to produce honey, beeswax & propolis.
Beginning a Sustainable Apiary in Central Texas – The First Year
Create Stability in New Colonies – Promote Spring Comb Production
Right now, our beehives are building their populations in order to have enough bees by May to make surplus honey
Summertime Varroa Mite / Virus Management
The spring honeyflow in Central Texas has wrapped up for another year and our bees are headed into the dog
Why I Keep Pure-Bred Russian Honey Bees in Texas
Varroa Destructor and the viruses they vector have been problem number #1 for honey bees and their keepers in Texas