Combining two hives to make one strong hive! Combining two beehives into one is typically done for several reasons: **Strengthening a Weak Colony:** A weak colony might struggle to survive on its own, especially during winter or in times of resource scarcity. Combining it with a stronger colony can increase its chances of survival. **Resource Efficiency:** Maintaining a weak hive can drain resources, including time, effort, and equipment. Combining hives allows for more efficient use of resources. **Preventing Queen Issues:** If one hive has lost its queen and is struggling to raise a new one, combining it with a queen-right hive can solve the issue more effectively. **Disease Control:** If a hive is showing signs of disease, combining it with a healthy hive (after proper treatment and inspection) can sometimes help manage the problem better. **Honey Production:** A stronger combined hive can be more productive in terms of honey production and pollination, making it more beneficial for beekeepers. **Population Management:** During certain times of the year, particularly before winter, beekeepers might combine hives to ensure they have fewer, but stronger, colonies that are more likely to survive the colder months.Combining hives can ultimately lead to a healthier, more productive bee colony, benefiting both the bees and the beekeeper. #savethebees #honeybees #wildwaterapiary
Turn the volume up and listen to the sounds of the #honeybees …. Honey bees need water for hydration, cooling their hive, and maintaining humidity for brood development. Worker bees, called "water foragers," collect water from various sources like puddles, streams, and dew. They also use water to dilute honey and feed larvae. Providing a shallow water source with stones can support local bee populations or in our case we provide a tub with a more natural setting with plants for them to land on.
Happy Memorial Day. We will never forget why we get to set up our honey stand today! My brothers paid the price to allow us to do this! 🍻❤️🪖🫡Open 9:30 AM - at least 1PM——————12553 S Florida Ave. Floral City, Fl 34436 Cash Only 4.oz. - $10. 10oz. - $17. 20oz. - $32. #honey #honeycomb #supportlocalbusiness #supportsmallbusinessowners #veteranowned #wildwaterapiary
Happy Memorial Day. We will never forget why we get to set up our honey stand today! My brothers paid the price to allow us to do this! 🍻❤️🪖🫡
Open 9:30 AM - at least 1PM
12553 S Florida Ave. Floral City, Fl 34436
Cash Only
4.oz. - $10
10oz. - $17
20oz. - $32
We will be set up tomorrow 5/27/24 open @9:30am. Look for our signs!
12553 S Florida Ave. Floral City, Fl 34436
We are cash only
4oz. - $10
10oz. - $17
20oz. - $32
Come and get it while the honey is still available.
Honey stand is open today!! We are here until 4pm today 5/24/24. #honeybees #honey #honeycomb #wildwaterapiary
It always very exciting to get to enjoy the fruits of our bees labor! #honey #honeybees #wildwaterapiary
There are almost always #suprises #waiting for us! ………………….Marking #honeybees #queens involves using non-toxic paint to place a small dot on their thorax for easy identification. Choose the #color based on the year of introduction, handle the queen gently, and observe the colony's reaction. Keep records for tracking. #wildwaterapiary
All the bees are escaping! Can you tell us what we added on top of the second honey super before we added the last one on top? #honeycomb #wildwaterapiary #wildflowers #localfarm #honey #supportlocalfarmers #escape
Sorry for the lack of posting lately. We have been a little busy around the apiary. In the mean time here are some wildflowers that are blooming for us currently.
This is what you want to see! A #honeybee nucleus colony, or “nuc,” is a small bee colony with a #queen , #brood , #workerbees , and food stores. Beekeepers use nucs to start new hives, raise queens, or increase their colonies. #nucs require careful management but are valuable for beekeepers due to their versatility and effectiveness in #beekeeping practices.
Wax on? It’s worth your time! Adding wax to plastic bee foundation is a common practice among beekeepers to encourage honeycomb development by the bees. Here's a brief guide on how to add wax to plastic bee foundation: 1. **Melting beeswax**: Melt beeswax in a double boiler or wax melter. Be cautious when melting wax to prevent any accidents. 2. **Apply wax**: Using a brush or roller, apply a thin layer of melted beeswax to the plastic bee foundation. Ensure even coverage across the surface. 3. **Cool and solidify**: Allow the wax to cool and solidify on the plastic foundation before placing it in the beehive. This helps the wax adhere properly. 4. **Monitor acceptance**: Watch the bees' behavior to ensure they accept the waxed plastic foundation and continue building honeycomb on it. 5. **Regular maintenance**: Periodically inspect and reinforce the wax coating on the plastic bee foundation as needed to maintain hive health and productivity. Adding wax to plastic bee foundation can help improve its acceptance by the bees and promote honeycomb development. It's a simple yet effective way to support your hive's growth and productivity. #honeycomb #honeybee #pollinators #wildwaterapiary
