Easy Way to Trap Swarm of bees at Home
A swarm leaving a hive is not a loss, it is a free colony waiting to be caught. See why bees swarm, how to prevent it and how to catch the cluster.
Varroa Mites: How to Manage Varroa Mites
arroa mites ruined colonies in Europe and America, but African bees fight back. See how to spot them early, when to worry and what to do if you must act.
Is Investing in Beekeeping Training worth it?
Should you pay for training before you buy a single hive? See what it costs, what it protects, and how it can change the income from 50 hives.
Propolis and Immunity: What the Science Says
Propolis is on every pharmacy shelf, but does it really help your immune system? Here is what research shows, what it does not, and how to use it wisely.
How to Harvest Propolis with a Propolis Collector(Trap)
our bees are already making a valuable resin. See how a simple trap turns it into a second harvest, what propolis is used for and what it can earn you.
How to Attract Bees to a Hive: Simple Lures, Smart Placement and a Little Patience
Empty hive, no bees yet? Bees choose a home by smell and safety. Here are simple local lures, the right spot and the patience that helps a swarm move in.
Apiary or Metal Stands? How to Build an Apiary Without Spending a Fortune
Apiary or metal stands? You do not have to choose. Start with stands to catch colonies, build a simple apiary as you go, and upgrade it over time.
Apitherapy Explained: What Honey, Propolis, Pollen, Royal Jelly and Bee Venom Are Used For
Apitherapy is the use of bee products to support health. Learn what honey, propolis, pollen, royal jelly and bee venom are used for, what the evidence says, and how to use them safely.
Beekeeping Through the Seasons: How to Manage Your Hives in the Long Rains, Short Rains and Dry Spells
Bees follow the seasons, and so should you. This guide explains how to manage your hives through the long rains, short rains and dry spells in Africa, and the best times to harvest honey, wax and other bee products.
Reading the Flowering Calendar: Seasonal Honey Flows in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia
Every region has its own honey flow, and the flowers decide it. This guide explains the honey seasons in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia, which plants drive them, and how to build a flowering calendar to plan your harvest.
Beeswax Balms, Lip Care and Body Butters: Small-Batch Guide
Beeswax is far more than a by-product. Learn how small beekeepers can turn clean wax into lip balms, body butters and salves, with simple steps and real examples from Kenya, Zimbabwe and Rwanda. Horizon Bee Africa trains beginners, helps beekeepers scale up and buys cleaned beeswax in bulk.
Silent Thieves in the Hive: Wax Moths, Varroa Mites and How to Beat Them
Wax moths can destroy a hive in weeks, and varroa mites have wiped out colonies elsewhere. Learn the warning signs, how to protect your apiary, and how to make a simple wax moth trap at home.