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Spring 2017 Varroa update: Acceptable Counts and Springtime Control Methods

Posted by Allen Lindahl on 5/2/2017

The 2017 guideline for acceptable varroa mite counts in your hive decreased yet again. An overview of control options with instructions on how to use screened bottom boards and drone frames to keep your varroa mite levels in check.

How We Install Package Bees

Posted by Allen Lindahl on 4/12/2017 to Bee Package Update

Since everyone asks about how to install bees using new plastic "Bee-Bus" packages, we thought it would be helpful to show the steps we follow when installing our packages. On average, we can install a package of bees in about 2-3 minutes.

TED Talk: Why Bees are Disappearing?

Posted by Allen Lindahl on 9/18/2015 to Interesting Bee Facts

Please listen to this very informative TED talk by Marla Spivak: Why Bees are Disappearing

Misc.

Posted by Allen Lindahl on 6/4/2015 to Events

Feeding and preventing potential swarming.

Video shot at Hillside Apiaries!

Posted by Allen Lindahl on 2/23/2015 to Interesting Bee Facts

Check out the new "bee" video shot at Hillside Apiaries by Michael Sutton!

New Ventilated Bee Jackets and Suits

Posted by Allen Lindahl on 2/23/2015 to New Products at Hillside Bees

Our new ventilated bee jackets & suits will help keep you cool on those warm summer days.

Did you know these facts about Bees?

Posted by Allen Lindahl on 2/23/2015 to Interesting Bee Facts

Honeybees only live 4-6 weeks during the summer because they work themselves to death!
A queen honeybee can lay 1500-2000 eggs per day!