Swarm Craziness

Swarm Craziness

Swarming season is in full swing here in W. Michigan. Friday morning while working in our own apiary I witnessed a couple of swarms taking off, even though our colonies have all been split. Some have been split into three, but that didn’t stop those old queens...
Beautiful Day in the Apiary!

Beautiful Day in the Apiary!

Today we had a unseasonably warm spring day, so we headed over to our bee yards to see how they were doing.   We were able to check for laying queens and making sure each colony has enough stores to get them through the next 4-5 weeks.  The bees were taking advantage...
Spring 2012 MBA Conference

Spring 2012 MBA Conference

Once again we’re down at Kellogg Conference Center on Michigan State University’s Campus. We’re here for the annual Michigan Beekeepers Association Spring Conference. This year the crowd seems larger than ever, and if you don’t get a seat in...