Colony management
For active beekeepers managing their colony — from first installation through seasonal cycles.
By Tal1 author11 articles
Sourcing and installing bees: your first yearEssential guidance on overwintering, queen management, colony splitting, and swarm control in your Primal Bee hive
Installing a colony, managing swarms, and selling nucsHow to set up and manage your Primal Bee hive, including swarm prevention, honey-bound fixes, comb replacement, and nuc production
Varroa mites, disease prevention, and Primal Bee maintenanceHow to manage propolis, burr comb, Varroa mites, and Deformed Wing Virus in your Primal Bee hive
How to inspect a beehive: what to look for and whenManaging mite treatments, brood diseases, hive sanitization, and rodent prevention in the Primal Bee system
The beekeeping year: seasonal colony managementPest control, colony health, honey harvesting, and beekeeping economics for your Primal Bee hive
Honey harvesting, hive products, and earning potentialEverything you need to know about extracting honey, storing it, creating value-added products, and earning from your hives
Queen management: finding her, recognizing problems, and requeeningBusiness, financial, and hive maintenance guidance for beekeepers using Primal Bee hives
Swarm prevention, splits, and scaling your apiaryManaging propolis, burr comb, and Varroa mites in your Primal Bee hive — from monitoring to treatment
Mite treatments for Primal Bee hivesHow to use Varroa mite treatments in your Primal Bee hive and manage Deformed Wing Virus
How to use a bee smoker: fuels, technique, and alternatives
How to move a beehive: transporting colonies safely