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Beekeeping Safety Guidelines
Ecrotek covers what you should know about beekeeping safety, from risks, safety gear and best practices to biosecurity guidelines.
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How Often Should I Inspect My Hives?
Ecrotek outlines how often you should check, what to look for and why it matters – your complete beehive inspection guide.
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The Basics And Benefits Of Homesteading
Ecrotek’s guide to homesteading – the basics, the benefits and some easy backyard homesteading activities.
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Ecrotek | How to Find Your Queen Bee
A beginner’s guide to queen spotting, and marking the queen bee in your hive.
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Ecrotek | Choosing Bee Hive Frames - Wooden vs Plastic Frames
Ecrotek runs through the pros and cons of plastic or wooden beekeeping gear. Read on and find out more about choosing the right frames and material for your bee hive.
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Bee Feeding Part 2: How To Feed Bees
There are many options for feeding honey bees. Here are some bee feeder supplies you can use.
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Bee Feeding Part 1: When, Why and What To Feed Bees
Wondering whether your bees have enough stores or are they getting enough nutrients? Here are some tips for when, why and what to feed bees.
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Managing wax cappings
The first honey harvest is a milestone for any new beekeeper. But honey isn’t the only useful substance made by bees. Beeswax, which is used to store and cover honey in the hive, is a valuable beekeeping by-product. Even if you’re not interested in using the wax yourself, it’s worth collecting and clarifying your wax for resale, or to give to friends. After all, your bees expend so much energy making and using wax, it seems wasteful to simply throw it away.
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Making a move
Moving a beehive isn’t the easiest task, but sometimes it’s necessary. If you’re introducing new hives, changing the layout of your garden, moving house, selling a hive, or you simply feel that your bees would be better in a new position, you may need to make a move.
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