The PerfectBee Blog

Are you a beekeeper with a child right on your heels?If so, you should encourage them!You are probably wondering how? Keeping bees is not the...

Depending on your methodology, there are two options for when to harvest honey from your hive - a spin extractor or crush-and-strain.

April is the cruellest month, breedingLilacs out of dead land, mixingMemory and desire, stirringDull roots with the spring rain- T.S. Eliot The Waste LandIntroductionIn April,...

Why is weighing your beehive important?Simple - it is a great unobtrusive way to monitor how your bees are doing.It’s important to keep tabs on your...

Bees and kids are often not a happy combination. Taught to fear bee stings at a young age, children often erupt with screams and tears...

The result of 50 years of research, the Warre beehive is designed to mimic bees in nature as much as possible. We look at it's...

It's not uncommon for the laymen to harbor a fear of bees. But a little digging shows they are far more docile than many consider.

There are more associations between beekeeping and Easter than you might imagine.

Propolis is more than just that sticky substance that makes it difficult to move your frames – it plays a crucial role in a hive’s...

The top bar hive has emerged as a popular alternative to the Langstroth for people who are looking to avoid heavy lifting and/or enjoy a...

It’s finally here! That joyous warm weather. The sun is shining, it’s 50°F and you’re ready to see how your bees did over the winter.

As a beekeeper, it’s absolutely essential that you keep the varroa mites in your hive under control. Because it’s never a question of whether you...

Although beekeeping is a time-honored tradition, it is constantly evolving and new trends and technology emerging to aide beekeepers - and save the bees.

A look at the components of the Langstroth beehive and guidance on operational ​factors to keep your colony happy and healthy.

Just like most intelligent animals, bees communicate with each other. They don’t use words like we do, or clicks like dolphins, but they do have...

As a new beekeeper you have a lot to learn. Beyond old-school books, today we have the benefit of the Internet. But for the most...

Moving a hive full of bees, comb, and honey is not an easy task and should not be undertaken lightly. In addition to the weight...

Our resident curious beekeeper-to-be, Amy, wonders whether she has all she needs to be a beekeeper, while hoping her history with plants isn't an accurate...

Beekeepers talk about overwintering - the art of getting bees through the cold winter months. But what about us humans?

The mystery of honey bees in winterFor the layman, it's a bit of a mystery. Those little creatures we associate with beautiful summer days return...

Sarah chose her hive, she decided where to locate it. Now it's time to obtain her bees. A package of bees or a swarm?

As we sit down for Thanksgiving dinner there are so many things for which we should be grateful - but especially the bees!

Sarah considers her beehive location - grade, environmental protections, flight directions and permanence.

If you care for your bees attentively, they will reward you.

How one intrigued, fascinated person is slowing getting drawn into the amazing world beekeeping.

The first of a three-part blog series, describing how Sarah decided on her choice of hive.