One of the most satisfying aspects of beekeeping is to watch a colony’s population explode and the hive fill up with honey. Bees on a…
Letter from Dan Weaver Concerning SB 677 Testimony
Greetings, fellow Texas beekeepers and friends, Some have tried to create a tempest over my testimony before the Senate Ag Committee. On March 11th, before…
Swarm Control
Rapid and early spring buildup in some parts of Texas present ‘a-good-problem-to-have’ for beekeepers in those parts. Swarm control, that is preventing the better part…
Sustained Cold After Brood Rearing Begins – A Recipe for Starvation and other Problems
Be cognizant that colonies of honey bees can consume huge quantities of honey once they begin brood rearing. This means you must be vigilant about…
Early Spring Bees
I wanted to share some of what I’m up to, as that might be helpful in thinking about what you might do to successfully manage…
Wintertime Tips for Texas Beekeepers from Dan Weaver
If you’re like me, it seems like we in Texas went from Summer heat to Monsoon season, and now with the early freeze tonight –…
How to Begin Beekeeping Part 4 of 5
Now you have your ordered, received, and hived your bees, the beekeeping begins! We all know honeybees live without or despite human intervention in the…
Cool Bee Science in Action
Dan is traveling this week to meet with Dr. Jay Evans, Research Leader of the Beltsville Bee Lab at the USDA Agricultural Research Center in…
Learn How to Become a Beekeeper (PART 2 of 5)
BEGIN BEEKEEPING (PART 2 OF 5) Now that you know what kind of hives you may own and operate it is time to learn what…
Learn How to Become a Beekeeper (Part 3 of 5)
These basic beekeeping methods will help you hive your new bees and maintain them successfully. Before buying queens, packages, nucs, or colonies please read through…
Apiculture (beekeeping!) Crop Insurance
It seems a bit ironic, or maybe even absurd, to be talking about ‘rainfall insurance’ for beekeepers after the soaking deluges of hurricanes Harvey and…
Add Honey Bees, Reduce Your Texas Property Taxes
The majority of Texas’ state income is from property taxes and the small landowner carries much of the burden. If you own between 5 and…