Hives Types Episodes

Jim Tew looks back at how plastic gradually transformed beekeeping—from honey containers and five-gallon buckets to foundation, queen cell cups, protective clothing, and processing equipment. Then he turns to a newer and less certain question: microplastics. Jim discusses reports of microplastics in honey, possible environmental and processing sources, and why the topic raises questions without yet providing simple answers.

Have you ever thought much about the hive stands you use? On today’s episode, Jim and Kim take a long look at the hive stands they use and why they favor them. They also look at a lot of other choices available to beekeepers – all based upon...

Managing large observation hives is very different than working with those small observation hives that you can take to a school or county fair. Very different indeed. Especially if you are going to keep this hive in your home or classroom. To begin,...

Small, portable, usually single frame observation hives are ideal for meetings, demonstrations, lectures and even for study. They can be homemade or produced by bee supply companies, but there are a few things to keep in mind when using them…....