Honey Bees Need Water!

Honey Bees Need Water!

As with all living things, honey bees need water too! Not only do they need it for basic survival, but water is also used for hive maintenance. The bees use it to cool the hive when temps are hot and also to maintain the brood. So, do your bees have water? If they...
Does wasp spray kill bees?

Does wasp spray kill bees?

I often get asked, “Can I use wasp spray on honey bee?” by homeowners and gardeners hoping to save money by DIY pest control. In addition to the obvious reason as why this is a bad idea below are a few more. It is rarely effective. 50% of the attempts at using the...
Why register a hive in Santa Barbara County?

Why register a hive in Santa Barbara County?

By Nicholas Wigle and Rachel Binstock As beekeepers we are required by law to register their hives on the first of the year with the county in which the apiary is located and we do so in the hope that registering will help protect our bees. We met with Mary Ann Rajala...