Education

2022 Honey Bees

February 14, 2022

The new beekeeping season is just around the corner, and we can't wait for the sounds of buzzing bees and sights of flowers blooming. Depending on what you’re beekeeping plans are for 2022, here are our live bees that will suit your every need.

Thank you

December 24, 2021

We thank you for joining our hive and doing beekeeping with us. We have been busy bees behind the scenes working on exciting new projects that we want to tell you about.

Hiveworld Quarantine and Undertaking

December 08, 2021

Hiveworld Quarantine and Undertaking

This resulted in a quarantine order that meant we could not move bees. The source of the infection could not be confirmed. In hindsight, this was complicated by the alarming increase explained in the link below. Having never experienced this before, it was a very difficult time for us at Hiveworld.

Honey Lovers Gift Guide

November 15, 2021

Have someone on your list who wants to get started in beekeeping? A starter kit, course or tools always makes a great gift! We also have gourmet gift boxes with our signature honey to make your gift giving easy this year.

2022 Beekeeping Buzz

October 27, 2021

In our experience over the past two years, the most reliable source for receiving live bees in the spring has been to order package bees. If you are a new beekeeper, we would usually recommend starting with a nuc, but because they have become much harder to secure, you may want to try things a different way this year.

Moving A Hive

September 30, 2021

You can move a hive in one day if it's over 1 mile away. The bees will be fine and reorient themselves. If you are doing a smaller move, less than 1 mile, you will need to take some extra steps to move your hive successfully.

Fall Hive Brood Nest

August 31, 2021 1 Comment

In a two box, langstroth hive, your queen should be in the bottom box laying, and the top box should be full of the honey the bees need for winter stores. It’s important to give the queen enough room to lay eggs in the bottom box. This is called "setting the brood nest" for the fall.

Honey Flow Tips

July 29, 2021

Honey Flow Tips

Track the flow in your area and your hive’s development during the year. Over the years, you will begin to see a pattern. Track how many boxes you place and at what time during the season. You can do this with pen and paper or use an online app.
Pay attention to when crops are being seeded if your hives are located in rural areas. You will be able to plan for when the crops are likely bloom.

Is It Time To Requeen?

June 13, 2021 1 Comment

Queen bees do a lot of work in their short lives. A queen lays 175,000 to 200,000 eggs each year! In two to three years, the queen is usually at the end of her ability to lay enough eggs for a colony to succeed. So, what is requeening and what are the five signs to look for?

Varroa Mite Treatments

April 30, 2021

If you do a washing test and you have 3 or more mites/100 bees (3%), you will need to do treatments. It's important to follow your provincial apiculturist guidelines to understand the preferred treatments in your area (AB, BC, Honey Council).

Spring Feeding Guide

April 03, 2021

It’s spring, and new beekeepers always wonder when and what to feed. In the spring, it's important to provide both pollen patties and liquid feed for balanced nutrition. Think of it like steak and potatoes for your bees.

Early Spring Hive Check

March 13, 2021 2 Comments

If you are a beginner beekeeper, knowing if there are enough honey stores can be hard to figure out on your very first overwintered hive check. The simplest way to check if there are enough stores is to gently lift your hive from the bottom board (without disturbing the hive too much). If it is very light and easy to lift, you DO NOT have enough stores.