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Beekeeping Through the Eyes of a Biologist

The scientific beekeeper doesn’t want to just be told how to do it, but to understand the reasons why. Scientific beekeeping is not about test tubes and lab coats, but rather about helping you, as a beekeeper, to make management decisions based upon knowledge and understanding of the biology and behavior of the fascinating superorganism we call the honey bee colony.

Topic: basic beekeeping

First Year Beekeeping

I continually update this page, so please refer to the current version.  For mite treatment options, search “Varroa Mite Management” Update April 2026:  This page is a conglomeration of tips over the years, and I realize that it needs a rewrite, which I hope to do soon! Here’s a link to the slides for a...

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Thank you and happy beekeeping!

Randy