Triple Oak Acres Blogs
Why Are Two Hives Better Than One?
We get a lot of new beekeepers reaching out to us about starting their first hive, and I get mixed answers when I ask them how many hives they want...
Why Are Two Hives Better Than One?
We get a lot of new beekeepers reaching out to us about starting their first hive, and I get mixed answers when I ask them how many hives they want...
5 Frame, 8 Frame, 10 Frame, Oh My!
There are so many choices when it comes to sizing of hive equipment, what's the right choice? You might find you keep bees best when you utilize multiple sizes in...
5 Frame, 8 Frame, 10 Frame, Oh My!
There are so many choices when it comes to sizing of hive equipment, what's the right choice? You might find you keep bees best when you utilize multiple sizes in...
Growth Strategy: Swarm Catching!
Swarm Catching Guide Catching swarms can be a great way to increase the size of your apiary! There are some things to consider, though. Keep reading for a how-to guide...
Growth Strategy: Swarm Catching!
Swarm Catching Guide Catching swarms can be a great way to increase the size of your apiary! There are some things to consider, though. Keep reading for a how-to guide...
How Long Do Honeybees Live?
The life expectancy of honeybees varies depending on the type of bee and the time of year. Pictured above, worker bees tending to brood. If you look carefully, you...
How Long Do Honeybees Live?
The life expectancy of honeybees varies depending on the type of bee and the time of year. Pictured above, worker bees tending to brood. If you look carefully, you...
How Do Honeybees Make Beeswax?
Honeybees use a group of 8 special glands on their abdomen, called wax glands, to excrete a fatty substance which then hardens when exposed to air, forming wax scales. Bees...
How Do Honeybees Make Beeswax?
Honeybees use a group of 8 special glands on their abdomen, called wax glands, to excrete a fatty substance which then hardens when exposed to air, forming wax scales. Bees...
How to Start a Hive as a New Beekeeper
Learn how to start a hive as a brand new beekeeper.
How to Start a Hive as a New Beekeeper
Learn how to start a hive as a brand new beekeeper.