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Types of Beehives: How the Skep Gave Way to the Modern Hive
Beekeeping

Types of Beehives: How the Skep Gave Way to the Modern Hive

For most of human history, harvesting honey meant killing the colony. Then one design changed everything. A look at how beehive technology evolved - and where it stands today.

April 4, 2026
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Almond Pollination Contracts: What's Required
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Almond Pollination Contracts: What's Required

Two colonies per acre. Eight frames of bees minimum. A fee of $200-250+ per colony. California almonds consume 85% of US commercial colonies every February.

October 6, 2025
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Oxalic Acid: The Varroa Treatment Standard
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Oxalic Acid: The Varroa Treatment Standard

Oxalic acid kills 90-95% of phoretic mites in a single broodless application. It's cheap, organic-approved, and has become the winter treatment of choice.

October 5, 2025
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Package Bee Pricing: Spring vs. Fall
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Package Bee Pricing: Spring vs. Fall

Spring packages cost $150-180. Fall packages - when they're available at all - cost $100-120. The price reflects demand, not the bees.

October 5, 2025
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