Splitting a hive is something quite simple and easy you can do to expand your apiary. This video follows the splitting of a flow hive, and relocating the bees to a new hive in the garden. Read more ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Beekeepers preparing their hives this spring season still have several steps to take in order for Honeybee colonies to survive. Bees don’t like cloudy, or rainy weather for pollinating, which is why ...

As the cooler weather of fall begins to chill the air, many creatures take time to prepare for wintertime – including ...

Spring is here, and along with the warmer weather comes honey bee swarms. That means you may notice large groups of honey bees near your home this season and into the summer, as the insects search for ...

“It’s complex and that’s what makes it fascinating,” Reid said. It’s a hobby that takes some trial and error. “At some point your bees are going to die ...

It’s no secret that pollinators are the key to plant survival. For those who have an appreciation for our buzzing brethren, there are various options to attract them to your home. With almost 1,000 ...

Late spring is swarm season — the time of year when bees reproduce and find new places to build hives. Swarms of bees leave the nest and zoom through the air, hovering on trees, fences and houses, ...