Nicole Gennetta – Keeping Backyard Bees

Assessing Hive Temperament

Nicole Gennetta — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 20:11:27 +0000

Have you ever wondered why one hive may act differently than others? Or maybe why your once gentle hive is suddenly out to sting anything that moves? Hive temperament can be somewhat subjective (as some people are more tolerant of froggy bees than others), however, there is generally variation from one hive to the other. […]

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10 Quick Tips for New Beekeepers

Nicole Gennetta — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 14:19:19 +0000

1. Don’t get overwhelmed Langstroth or top bar? 10 frame or 8? Plastic foundation or wax? There are a number of various hive configurations and complimentary equipment available, so much so that it can quickly be overwhelming! Bees are adaptable. Pick whatever is in your budget, and know you can always make changes later as […]

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Winter Beekeeping: End Of Season Review

Nicole Gennetta — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 17:19:59 +0000

Now that you have harvested honey and the bees have been tucked away for winter, it is a great time to review the season while your memory is still fresh. An honest review of your beekeeping year will help to improve next year. So let’s get started! What worked This is the easiest and most […]

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What Kind of Sugar Should I Feed My Bees?

Nicole Gennetta — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 19:34:02 +0000

You have decided you need to feed your bees. Maybe you just installed a package in a new hive, and they have to build out all of the frames. Maybe you just moved a hive to a new location and you want to give them a boost. Maybe you caught a late season swarm and […]

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