Beekeeping Is a Business: Steps to Consider before Starting
Good beekeeping income starts with good decisions. See what to settle on site, apiary type, buyers and hive numbers before you invest, with the bee venom maths.
Good beekeeping income starts with good decisions. See what to settle on site, apiary type, buyers and hive numbers before you invest, with the bee venom maths.
Why do drones die after mating? Follow the queen’s single flight through the sky, and see what happens next in the hive, in plain, clear detail
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.
Bee venom can be ruined after the harvest. See how to dry, scrape, seal and store it, and what makes buyers turn a batch away
Can you collect bee venom without killing the bees? Yes. See how the collector, glass plate and gentle pulses work, and how colonies bounce back afterwards.
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.
Bee venom sells by the gram, and a well-managed hive can give about one gram a month. This beginner's business plan covers how many hives to start with, what they cost, what you can earn, and the risks to plan for.
Propolis is the sticky resin bees use to protect their hive, and scientists are increasingly interested in what it can do for people. This article explains where propolis comes from, how it is used, what the research says about immune support, and how to judge quality.
From face creams to purified serums, bee venom is a real beauty ingredient. Find out what is inside it, which brands use it, and where the venom comes from.