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Bee Health & Disease Management
This category focuses on identifying, preventing, and managing common bee health issues. Topics include pests, diseases, stress factors, and treatment strategies that support long-term colony survival. The content emphasizes early detection, responsible intervention, and proactive hive care.
Understanding Hive Inspections and Record Keeping: A Beekeeper's Guide
Regular hive inspections and consistent record keeping help beekeepers understand what is happening inside each colony, recognize changes over time, and make better-informed management decisions. Beekeeping... more »
Bee Bearding: The Art and Science Behind a Unique Beekeeping Phenomenon
Seeing thousands of honey bees hanging from the front of a hive can look alarming, especially to a new beekeeper. In many cases, however, the colony is displaying a normal behavior known as bee bearding.... more »
Plants to Avoid When You Have Honeybees
Plants to Avoid Around Honey Bees | Lappe's Bee Supply Beekeeping Guide Honey bees depend on flowering plants for nectar, pollen, plant resins and other resources, but not every plant contributes... more »
The Critical Role of Water for Honey Bees
Why Do Honey Bees Need Water? | Lappe's Bee Supply Author: Lappe's Bee Supply Team Published: May 20, 2025 Last Updated: July 13, 2026 Reviewed by: Lappe's Bee Supply Beekeeping Team
Hive Beetles: Nature’s Uninvited Guests
Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply Published: April 17, 2025 Last updated: July 2, 2026 Editorial note: This guide is written for beekeepers who need clear, practical, evidence-led information about small hive... more »
Wax Moths: Intriguing Creatures of the Beekeeping World
Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply Published: May 2, 2025 Last updated: July 1, 2026 Key Takeaways The Buzz About This Post Core Definitions Wax moths are moths whose larvae live in or around honey bee comb... more »
How Do Honey Bees Work???
Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply Published: April 7, 2025 Last updated: June 30, 2026 Healthy honey bee colonies rely on specialized worker bees, nurse bees, and a productive queen working together to raise... more »
Bears and Beehives: The Relationship Between Predator and Prey
Bears and Beehives: Why Bears Attack Hives and How Beekeepers Can Protect Them Bears do not raid beehives only for honey. They are often after the protein-rich brood inside the hive. This guide... more »
Nectar and Pollen: The Essential Roles in Honey Bee Ecology
Nectar and pollen are both essential to honey bees, but they do very different jobs inside the hive. Nectar gives bees carbohydrates for energy and is converted into honey. Pollen gives bees protein, fats,... more »
Honey Bee Anatomy
Honey bee anatomy is the study of a worker honeybee's body structure, including the head, thorax, abdomen, wings, legs, eyes, antennae, mouthparts, wax glands, pollen baskets, digestive organs, and... more »
