SWARMS
It's a bee colony's reproductive behavior. Can you and should you stop it in your apiary? How to catch swarms, and more.
PREDATORS
Yes, bees have predators! Learn how to identify them and prepare your colonies for possible threats.
PREDATORS
Yes, bees have predators! Learn how to identify them and prepare your colonies for possible threats.
SOCIAL MEDIA
A great way to get information, both good and bad, from fellow hobby beekeepers.
SOCIAL MEDIA
A great way to get information, both good and bad, from fellow hobby beekeepers.
SOCIAL MEDIA
A great way to get information, both good and bad, from fellow hobby beekeepers.
WAX & OTHER HIVE PRODUCTS
Wax, propolis, pollin, bee venim for lip balm, tinctures, soap and more. It's not just about the honey!
PREDATORS
Yes, bees have predators! Learn how to identify them and prepare your colonies for possible threats.
SOCIAL MEDIA
A great way to get information, both good and bad, from fellow hobby beekeepers.
SOCIAL MEDIA
A great way to get information, both good and bad, from fellow hobby beekeepers.
PREDATORS
Yes, bees have predators! Learn how to identify them and prepare your colonies for possible threats.
PREDATORS
Yes, bees have predators! Learn how to identify them and prepare your colonies for possible threats.
PREDATORS
Yes, bees have predators! Learn how to identify them and prepare your colonies for possible threats.
PREDATORS
Yes, bees have predators! Learn how to identify them and prepare your colonies for possible threats.
SOCIAL MEDIA
A great way to get information, both good and bad, from fellow hobby beekeepers.
SOCIAL MEDIA
A great way to get information, both good and bad, from fellow hobby beekeepers.
SOCIAL MEDIA
A great way to get information, both good and bad, from fellow hobby beekeepers.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Since we already list YouTube videos in our 'Video' category, and Tik Tok is really just entertainment not instructional, we are limiting our favorite social media to Facebook and Instagram. These groups are instructional, sometimes entertaining, and sometimes even present quality beekeeping advice. But be warned, there is also tons of bad advice in video and on social media, in fact probably more bad than good. Many people answer questions even though they are guessing or otherwise don't know a bee from a humming bird!
So, like all other beekeeping info that you find on this site or anywhere else, some of it is good for you and some is bad. It's up to you to know the information, know your bees, know your local area, then use your BI (beekeeper's intuition) to make the best choices for your colonies. And always remember to listen to your bees, they know what they need :)
Your best social media will usually be from your local beekeeping clubs and associations so start there. Here are many others that we also enjoy. If you don't see your favorite on this list, send a link to Eric@HobbyBeekeepers.com
Hobby Beekeepers - We are just launching on both Facebook and Instagram. Please help us by posting great content, photos, questions, and inviting your friends!
https://www.facebook.com/HobbyBeekeepers/
https://www.instagram.com/hobbybeekeepers/
Beekeeping Techniques - Lots of Good Q & A
https://www.facebook.com/groups/152145961891404
Beekeeping Hacks - One of our favorites
https://www.facebook.com/groups/beekeepinghacks
Treatment Free Beekeepers
https://www.facebook.com/groups/698364626846067
Beekeeping for Beginners
https://www.facebook.com/groups/752583131460647
Building Beekeeping Equipment
https://www.facebook.com/groups/431958243979051
Les Crowder - Natural Beekeeping (Les is the Godfather of treatment-free beekeeping)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/437125280113655/
Natural Beekeeping Trust - Good Alternatives to Traditional (unsustainable) Techniques
https://www.facebook.com/naturalbeekeepingtrust
Planet of the Bees - Beautiful Bee Photography
https://www.instagram.com/planetofthebees/
Texas Bee Works - With 707k Followers, Erika is the Queen Bee of Social Media. It may be staged, but it's still beautiful. *BTW, don't follow her example, wear your protective gear.
https://www.instagram.com/texasbeeworks/
Innisfil Creek Honey - He's bigger than a hobby beekeeper, but lots of good info.
https://www.instagram.com/innisfil_creek_honey/
Beekeeping Passion - Everything About Beekeeping and Nice Photography
https://www.instagram.com/beekeeping_passion/
Bee Apiaries - Great Honey Bee Photography
https://www.instagram.com/beeapiaries/
Believe Hawaii - Follow the Joy of Jasmine's Beekeeping Journey in Paradise
https://www.instagram.com/beelievehawaii/
Rainy Day Bees - Real Life in a Washington Bee Yard
https://www.instagram.com/rainydaybees/
The Best Bees Company - Beehive Management Company
https://www.instagram.com/bestbees/
Beekeeping In Skirts - No Need to Totally Understand it, Just Enjoy