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Beekeeping clothing and how to take care of them

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro beekeeper, one thing is for sure… we don’t like getting stung! That’s why beekeeping clothing is so important.

French Beekeeping - 'La Différence'

Last month I was fortunate to spend a day with French beekeeper, Raymond. He shared with me an insight into what beekeeping is like on the outskirts of Bélesta, a small village in the foothills of the South Pyrenees. Many discoveries were surprising, and certainly very interesting.

Where can I keep bees?

So, you’ve been bitten by the beekeeping bug and really fancy having a go at becoming a beekeeper. There’s one problem though, you have no idea where you can keep your bees.

Honey Harvesting - The sweet reward of beekeeping

Beekeeping is not only good for the soul, mental health, and the environment, it also reaps all kinds of rewards. We all have our reasons for keeping bees, but there’s one main thing that we all look forward to: honey!

Why do bees swarm?

A swarm of bees in May, is worth a load of hay. A swarm of bees in June, is worth a silver spoon. A swarm of bees in July, is not worth a fly.

Are you ready for winter?

The change of season is very apparent now. The temperature has dropped, the leaves are turning, and winter will soon be here. These changes bring about different needs for your bees. The most common things that can cause the loss of colonies throughout winter are...

Varroa mites and how to treat them

Honey bees, like many other insects are prone to parasitic mites and even the healthiest of colonies can run into trouble if the necessary precautions aren’t taken. Anticipating problems can certainly help you avoid any disasters.

Assembling British National Frames

Frames firmly hold foundation sheets in place and enable beekeepers to remove panels of honeycomb for inspection. This piece of beekeeping equipment is the trickiest part to assemble, so to help make it easier, Simon shows how to do it quickly and easily.

Do these to help the bees

At Simon The Beekeeper, we are first and foremost a beekeeping business and are here to cater for your beekeeping needs. However, we realise that it’s not a hobby for everyone – and that’s okay.

How to use a bee smoker

For those of you not too familiar with its purpose, the bee smoker is used to help keep bees calm whenever you disturb the hives. The smoke that is distributed from a smoker masks the communicative pheromones that bees use to ‘talk’ to each other.