Buckfast bees have been bred for their honey production, disease resistance, and docile temperament. However, that doesn’t mean they’re right for every beekeeper.

Beekeepers often vacuum bees while moving them to a new, safe location. However, we don’t recommend handling honey bees without proper equipment and experience.

Ideally, beehives should face the south for beekeepers in the northern hemisphere. For beekeepers in the southern hemisphere, the beehives should face the north.

Queen honeybees are identifiable by their longer abdomens and shiny, black thoraxes.

Bee swarms are a natural part of the honeybee reproduction process. When the hive is ready to swarm, part of the colony will leave with the old queen to find a new home.

Brood boxes are where the queen lays her eggs. There are usually only one or two brood boxes per hive, and they’re placed at the bottom.

Picking the best paint for your beehive depends on three factors. Firstly, you want low VOC paint. Secondly, you want exterior-rated paint. And third, you should preferably choose latex-based paint rather than acrylic paint.

Modern hives, also called Langstroth hives, are the most popular beehive used in the United States. With that said, they aren’t a one-size-fits-all hive for every beekeeper.

Honey extractors allow beekepers to harvest honey from beehives. The honey extractor you choose will depend on your budget and how many beehives you have.

Bees can’t swim, so they need landing perches to rest on while drinking water. Otherwise, they can drown accidentally.