by Nicolas Geant | Nov 10, 2023 | Bee Nuc
Pre-order now for delivery on Sunday, March 31, 2024 Pre-order now for delivery on Sunday, April 28, 2024 Buying bee nucs, or nucleus colonies, can be a common practice for beekeepers, especially those who are just starting out or looking to expand their apiary. Here...
by Nicolas Geant | Nov 5, 2023 | Bee Nuc, News
The best time to buy bees in California is generally early spring, when temperatures are warming, flowers are blooming, and colonies have several months ahead to grow before winter. In the San Francisco Bay Area, beekeepers typically start installing new colonies in...
by Nicolas Geant | Nov 4, 2023 | News
November marks the transition into the quieter beekeeping season in the San Francisco Bay Area. Temperatures are cooler, days are shorter, and nectar and pollen availability is much lower than during spring and summer. However, our Mediterranean climate is very...
by Nicolas Geant | Oct 22, 2023 | News
Checking for varroa mites on honey bees is an essential part of beekeeping to ensure the health and well-being of the bee colony. Here’s a basic guide on how to check for varroa mites: Sticky Board is a common method used by beekeepers to monitor the presence...
by Nicolas Geant | Oct 7, 2023 | News
Propolis plays a vital role in the hive as a multifunctional substance that honeybees (Apis mellifera) produce. It is a resinous material that bees collect from various plant sources, such as tree buds, sap flows, and other botanical materials. Bees then mix this...
