Does your hive have toxic foundation?
One of our top 10 calls we receive in our call center is “I lost my bees again and I do not know why”? One simple solution may be changing out the frames and foundation, toxic free foundation is essential to having a healthy hive. There are two categories for frames and foundation within the […]
What is a Nuc? Wax vs. Plastic Foundation – Part 3
The foundation is VERY important to the hobby and commercial beekeepers. First, I will say neither way is better but this blog will allow you insight to what happens from the start of a nuc. Wax foundation is probably the highest standard and most expensive way of utilizing foundation in a nuc. Here are some […]
Purchasing a Nuc? Frames & Foundation – Part 2
Let’s start with the wood ware. I have heard and seen commercial beekeepers using “old” (4 years to 8 year) frames and foundation. These beekeepers rotate their old frames and foundation from their old hives to make a new nuc. Here is the problem that you face when buying a nuc that has been made […]