How I Install Package Bees in a New Hive

A screened wooden package of honey bees used for transporting approximately 3 pounds of bees and a caged queen.

Starting your beekeeping journey with package bees is always exciting. These buzzing boxes contain thousands of workers and a mated queen ready to get to work building out their new home. Whether you’re setting up your very first hive or expanding your apiary, proper installation helps the colony get off to a strong start. In … Read more