Beekeeping Knowledge Base: Getting Started
Practical beekeeping guides on getting started, queens, diseases and pests, and overwintering. Need help with your Apimaye hive or equipment? See our Product Guides.
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Keeping Ants Out of Your Beehive: A Beekeeper's Guide
Why ants raid beehives and simple ways to keep them out: strong colonies, hive stands, moats, smaller entrances and careful syrup feeding.
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How to Start Beekeeping: 5 Ways to Get Your First Colony
Five ways to get your first honey bee colony, from package bees and nucs to catching swarms, with the pros and cons of each.