Posts by Matt Wheat

Let’s cut to the chase: No, bees don’t have ears and they cannot hear - at least not in the way humans can. They do have the Johnston's organ, in their antennae, which picks up sounds by sensing...

If you are a lover of honey like we are then you will be pleased to know that there is so much more to honey than what you will typically find in your local grocery store. We have taken the time...

In the world of beekeeping, bee space refers to the space found inside a beehive, which plays a vital part in modern beekeeping as we know it today.  The bee space is 6.4mm (1/4”) to 9.5mm...

Being kept outdoors all year long, beehives are exposed to rain, temperature fluctuations, sun, snow, and other weather elements.  Naturally, when left unprotected, the wood is most likely to...

Queens are often considered the rulers over all bees in their colony with everything revolving around them and their ability to reproduce. They’re typically the only royal members of their colony,...

While their behavior is not drastically different than those of any other regular bee, black bees mostly stand out due to their appearance and the sound they make. Generally, the term black bee...