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The Nectar flow is on!!!! The bees are bringing in as much nectar and pollen as possible, building up their brood nest, and beekeepers...

It's Springtime!!! As we enter full swing into the busy season, your hive should continue to grow rapidly. Feed sugar syrup as needed and...

Happy Beekeeping!!! I hope your hives are all doing well. Your bees should have started raising some brood and gathering pollen. As...

There are several very important things you should be doing and checking for during October. Winter preparation should be at the foremost...

September is a vital month in the beekeepers year. This is the season for prepping your hives for the oncoming winter. Fall flowers...

July can be a difficult month for bees in Texas. The temperature will begin hitting the hundreds every day and the heat really slows the...

In Texas the main nectar flow begins to wind down ending around the 4th week of June. Don't delay harvesting your honey as the bees will...

Hello my fellow beekeeping friends!!! March is a busy time of the year. Your hives should begin rapidly growing, flowers are blooming and...

This outline is full of tips and not hard fast rules. In general if you follow these guidelines your hive should survive and thrive. I...

Now that you have transported your Nuc home, it is time to get it set up in that perfect location. The first step is to place the Nuc in...

How to Successfully Manage Your Bees in the January Cold? It is the beginning of a new year and while your bees may not have any New Years resolutions, what are your goals for your hives? January in Texas is often quite mild. Temperatures will reach the mid 60's during the day all the way to the low 20's at night. While the warmer temperatures are good, allowing the bees to forage a little and take cleansing flights, there is a danger. The warm air will cause the bees to be m

December has started! With the holiday season underway it can be easy to forget your bees. Thankfully there is not a lot of work for...

The Cold weather is rolling in! As the nights get progressively colder the bees will begin to cut their brood production down. This is...

1. August is a hot month and can be very hard on your bees. It is also vital that bees receive the correct treatment to insure winter...

Spring is one of the busiest times of the year for the beekeeper. If you plan to requeen or split make sure you have queens on order as...