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Best Treatment For Varroa Mites In Beehives [Reviews]

January 20, 2026 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

Best Treatment for Varroa Mites in Beehives

Best Treatment For Varroa Mites In Beehives: Varroa mites are a major problem for beekeepers. Varroa mites are a small but serious problem that can cause damage to the honey bee colonies in a beehive. The chemical method is the most effective, as it kills Varroa mites in a matter of seconds. Many chemicals claim to kill Varroa mites. Some substances are not as effective as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beekeeping Tagged With: Beehives, Beekeepers, Beekeeping, Hive Health, Honeybees, Pest Control, Treatment, Varroa Destructor, Varroa Mites

TOP 11 Best Brix Refractometers For Honey [Reviews]

January 17, 2026 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

Best Brix Refractometers For Honey

Top 11 Best Brix Refractometers For Honey: Best Overall: Aichose Honey refractometer Best Budget-Friendly: SMARTSMITH Alcohol Refractometer Best Value: AUTOUTLET 3-in-1 honey refractometer Most Durable: TRZ Refractometer honey Editor’s Choice: Tiaoyeer refractometer Do you have an idea for a beekeeping company/business? Are you an existing beekeeper … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beekeeping Tagged With: Beekeepers, Beekeeping, Brix Refractometers, Honey Analysis, Honey Production, Honey Quality, Honey Testing, Moisture Content

Tips For Avoiding Bees And Preventing Bee Stings

August 11, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

Tips for Avoiding Bees and Preventing Bee Stings

Tips For Avoiding Bees And Preventing Bee Stings https://youtu.be/CQWCO8VmHNE Bees are an integral part of ecosystems. Their sting is dangerous and can make them unpredictable. A well-known saying is that prevention is better than treatment. The aftermath of bee stings is very unpleasant, and this is true for all insects. There are many ways to reduce the pain of bee … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beekeeping Tagged With: Bee Encounters, Bee Prevention, Bee Safety, Bee Stings, Beekeeping, Bees, Insect Avoidance, Insect Awareness, Outdoor Safety, Safety Tips

Best Oxalic Acid Vaporizer For Honey Bees [Reviews]

July 30, 2025 by Melissa John 1 Comment

Best Oxalic Acid Vaporizer for beginners

Best Oxalic Acid Vaporizer For Honey Bees: Best Overall: Varomorus Durable OXALIC Acid 12V Vaporizer Best Budget-Friendly: Mite Oxalic Acid Vaporizer V.03.25 Best Value: OxaVap ProVap110 Oxalic Acid Vaporizer Most Durable: Heavy Duty Oxalic Acid Vaporizer V.15.12 Editor’s Choice: Varrox Oxalic Acid Vaporizer Mites are a common problem for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beekeeping Tagged With: Bee Health, Beekeeping, Beekeeping Equipment, Beekeeping Supplies, Beekeeping Tools, Honey Bees, Mite Treatment, Oxalic Acid Vaporizer, Varroa Mites

Best Beehive Covers: TOP 8 Covers For Beehive [Reviews]

July 28, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

Best BeeHive Covers | hive covers | beehive top cover

Top 8 Best Beehive Covers: Best Overall: Mann Lake WW754 Best Budget-Friendly: BEE Hive Wooden Inner Cover Best Value: Harvest Lane Honey Beehive Inner Cover Most Durable: Beehive 8 Frame Interior Cover Editor’s Choice: Allied Precision Beehive Inner Cover Beekeeping is an exciting and lucrative business venture that anyone can do. Although bees are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beekeeping Tagged With: Beehive Accessories, Beehive Covers, Beehive Protection, Beehives, Beekeeping, Beekeeping Equipment, Beekeeping Supplies, Hive Covers, Hive Protection

How To Get Rid Of Yellow Jackets Naturally?

July 26, 2025 by Melissa John 2 Comments

How To Get Rid Of Yellow Jackets Naturally

How To Get Rid Of Yellow Jackets Naturally Yellowjackets are insects with distinctive yellow-black striped heads and thorax. They are among the most aggressive stinging insects on Earth, and they are more dangerous than other insects like bees or wasps. Yellowjackets defend their nest until death, in large numbers, when they are under attack. In most cases, however, they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gardening and Farming Tagged With: Beekeeping, Garden Pests, Insect Control, Natural Methods, Natural Remedies, Outdoor Solutions, Pest Control, Pest Management, Yellow Jacket Removal, Yellow Jackets

Flow Hives Reviews: A Detailed Look At Flow Hive

July 7, 2025 by Melissa John 1 Comment

FLOW HIVE REVIEWS

Flow Hives Reviews: A Detailed Look At Flow Hive Best Overall: Official Flow Hive Cedar 6 Frame Best Budget-Friendly: Official Flow Hive Classic Cedar 6-Frame Best Value: Golden Palace Auto Flow Beehive People often have a lot of questions when it comes to beekeeping. What is the best beehive, Langstroth or flow? What amount will I spend each on? What Do … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beekeeping Tagged With: Beehive Design, Beekeeping, Beekeeping Equipment, Beekeeping Innovations, Beekeeping Systems, Beekeeping Tools, Flow Hive Reviews, Flow Hives, Honey Extraction, Honey Flow

Best Honey Extractor For The Money (Electric, Manual)

July 3, 2025 by Melissa John 2 Comments

Best Honey Extractor for the Money

Best Honey Extractor For The Money (Electric & Manual) Best Overall: Vivo New Large 2-Frame Best Budget-Friendly: GOPLUS Manual 2-Frame Best Value: Goodland Bee Supply HE2MOT Most Durable: Mann Lake Hh160 Editor’s Choice: Hardin Professional For those who want to make their own honey, beekeeping is a great hobby. If you are interested in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beekeeping Tagged With: Beekeeping, Beekeeping Equipment, Beekeeping Supplies, Cost-effective, High-quality, Honey Extractor, Honey Harvesting, Honey Production, Money

Beekeeping Supplies Company Companies: Best Companies

June 6, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

Beekeeping Supplies Company Companies

Hey there, busy bees! Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of beekeeping? From backyard hobbyists to aspiring apiarists dreaming of turning their beekeeping passion into a profitable venture, the buzz around homesteading, urban farming, and country living is on the rise. And guess what? We've got the lowdown on the best bee supply companies that will help you kickstart … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beekeeping, Blog Tagged With: apiary supplies, backyard farming, bee conservation, bee gear, bee supply companies, Beekeeping, Beekeeping Equipment, Betterbee, Dadant & Sons Inc., Good Land Bee Supply, hobbyist beekeeping, Homesteading, Humble Bee, Mann Lake Ltd., urban farming

Top 10 Best Beehive Boxes For Beginners [Reviews]

May 30, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

Best Beehive Boxes for Beginners

The 10 Best Beehive Boxes For Beginners: Best Overall: Honey Keeper Beehive 20 frame complete box kit Best Budget-Friendly: Complete Bee Hive Kit, Painted and Assembled Best Value: Complete Bee Hive Kit Unpainted, Assembled, USA Most Durable: Happybuy H105, 10-Frame Editor’s Choice: Ware Manufacturing Home Harvest Bee Hive Beekeeping is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beekeeping Tagged With: apiary, beehive boxes, Beekeeping, Beekeeping Equipment, beekeeping essentials, beekeeping for beginners, Beekeeping Supplies, Beekeeping Tools, beginner beekeepers, hive boxes

I am a homesteading enthusiast, a published writer, and director at elliotthomestead.com. My experience in areas such as brand management, graphic design, and photography are valuable additions to our writing team. When I am not writing or publishing anything, I am out gardening in my small farm or cooking. I am also an herbalist, an experience I use to spread the word about sustainable living.

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