Arizona Beekeeping in May 2023

May is here and that means temps are rising. This month we need to make sure our hives have shade, especially in the afternoon. We also need to have a reliable water in place for our bees. As backyard beekeepers we need to do everything we can to accommodate the needs…

What Do Honeybees Eat?

Honeybees eat honey, right? Well, yes, but that’s just part of the story. Bees need Carbohydrates (from nectar or honey), Protein, Fats, Minerals (from pollen), Salts, and Water. If you look at a frame of bees you will see that it has a pattern to it. There will be honey…

Honeybee Facts for Beekeepers

Did you know that there are more than 20,000 species of bees in the world? Not all of them produce honey. In fact, depending on which scientists you talk with, there have only been about 7-11 species of honeybees in existence. Today there are about 7 or 8 surviving species…