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Requeening math: 16 days to emerge, 5–7 to mate and lay. September is essentually your last shot before the odds turn against you.
#beekeeping #queenbee #bees #apiary #modernbeekeeper
#beekeeping #queenbee #bees #apiary #modernbeekeeper
October 3, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Requeening math: 16 days to emerge, 5–7 to mate and lay. September is essentually your last shot before the odds turn against you.
#beekeeping #queenbee #bees #apiary #modernbeekeeper
#beekeeping #queenbee #bees #apiary #modernbeekeeper
Population check: does your colony still need every box it's carrying? Consolidating down now, beats an oversized, hard-to-heat hive in January.
#beekeeping #bees #winterprep #apiary #modernbeekeeper
#beekeeping #bees #winterprep #apiary #modernbeekeeper
September 28, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Population check: does your colony still need every box it's carrying? Consolidating down now, beats an oversized, hard-to-heat hive in January.
#beekeeping #bees #winterprep #apiary #modernbeekeeper
#beekeeping #bees #winterprep #apiary #modernbeekeeper
Nectar dearth means robbing risk. Watch for fighting at the entrance and cappings on the ground — reduce entrances on weak colonies now. Need help? Share your successes or ask us how
#beekeeping #bees #fallprep #apiary #modernbeekeeper
#beekeeping #bees #fallprep #apiary #modernbeekeeper
September 24, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Nectar dearth means robbing risk. Watch for fighting at the entrance and cappings on the ground — reduce entrances on weak colonies now. Need help? Share your successes or ask us how
#beekeeping #bees #fallprep #apiary #modernbeekeeper
#beekeeping #bees #fallprep #apiary #modernbeekeeper
September mite check: where are your counts sitting? This is the window — winter bees are being reared right now and mite damage this month follows the colony into spring. What are you doing? Share your secrets
#beekeeping #varroa #bees #apiary #modernbeekeeper
#beekeeping #varroa #bees #apiary #modernbeekeeper
September 19, 2026 at 1:00 AM
September mite check: where are your counts sitting? This is the window — winter bees are being reared right now and mite damage this month follows the colony into spring. What are you doing? Share your secrets
#beekeeping #varroa #bees #apiary #modernbeekeeper
#beekeeping #varroa #bees #apiary #modernbeekeeper
Quick gut check: how are your stores looking heading into fall? The heft test from the back tells you more than you'd think. Comment on how you provide extra food if needed
#beekeeping #bees #winterprep #apiary #modernbeekeeper
#beekeeping #bees #winterprep #apiary #modernbeekeeper
September 13, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Quick gut check: how are your stores looking heading into fall? The heft test from the back tells you more than you'd think. Comment on how you provide extra food if needed
#beekeeping #bees #winterprep #apiary #modernbeekeeper
#beekeeping #bees #winterprep #apiary #modernbeekeeper
The same calm energy you bring to the inspection is the same energy the Apisolis rewards. Slow steady pumps of the bellows=calm bees
No propane. No fuel. No fire risk. No toxic smoke. No transport box. www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/apis...
#beekeeping #apisolis #bees #modernbeekeeper
No propane. No fuel. No fire risk. No toxic smoke. No transport box. www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/apis...
#beekeeping #apisolis #bees #modernbeekeeper
September 2, 2026 at 2:03 PM
The same calm energy you bring to the inspection is the same energy the Apisolis rewards. Slow steady pumps of the bellows=calm bees
No propane. No fuel. No fire risk. No toxic smoke. No transport box. www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/apis...
#beekeeping #apisolis #bees #modernbeekeeper
No propane. No fuel. No fire risk. No toxic smoke. No transport box. www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/apis...
#beekeeping #apisolis #bees #modernbeekeeper
Signs of a healthy queen that new beekeepers often miss:
→ Tight, consistent brood pattern — very few empty cells
→ Eggs visible standing upright in cells
→ Calm colony temperament
Comment-what would you add? www.modernbeekeeper.com/learn/
#beekeeping #queenbee #bees #apiary #beekeepingtips
→ Tight, consistent brood pattern — very few empty cells
→ Eggs visible standing upright in cells
→ Calm colony temperament
Comment-what would you add? www.modernbeekeeper.com/learn/
#beekeeping #queenbee #bees #apiary #beekeepingtips
August 26, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Signs of a healthy queen that new beekeepers often miss:
→ Tight, consistent brood pattern — very few empty cells
→ Eggs visible standing upright in cells
→ Calm colony temperament
Comment-what would you add? www.modernbeekeeper.com/learn/
#beekeeping #queenbee #bees #apiary #beekeepingtips
→ Tight, consistent brood pattern — very few empty cells
→ Eggs visible standing upright in cells
→ Calm colony temperament
Comment-what would you add? www.modernbeekeeper.com/learn/
#beekeeping #queenbee #bees #apiary #beekeepingtips
Beekeeping teaches things that can't be learned in a classroom.
Patience. Observation. Respect for systems more complex than anything we've built. The willingness to get stung and go back anyway.
Why did you start keeping bees? www.modernbeekeeper.com/learn/
#beekeeping #bees #apiary
Patience. Observation. Respect for systems more complex than anything we've built. The willingness to get stung and go back anyway.
Why did you start keeping bees? www.modernbeekeeper.com/learn/
#beekeeping #bees #apiary
Modern Beekeeper
Spot early signs of a failing queen bee and protect your hive with friendly expert tips on what to do next.
modernbeekeeper.com
August 20, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Beekeeping teaches things that can't be learned in a classroom.
Patience. Observation. Respect for systems more complex than anything we've built. The willingness to get stung and go back anyway.
Why did you start keeping bees? www.modernbeekeeper.com/learn/
#beekeeping #bees #apiary
Patience. Observation. Respect for systems more complex than anything we've built. The willingness to get stung and go back anyway.
Why did you start keeping bees? www.modernbeekeeper.com/learn/
#beekeeping #bees #apiary
No judgment either way. We carry Apis Tactical PRO and Heavy Duty gloves for Team Gloves. Glove debate: do you go bare handed for inspections with calm hives, or gloves always?
#beekeeping #bees #apiary #beekeeper
#beekeeping #bees #apiary #beekeeper
August 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
No judgment either way. We carry Apis Tactical PRO and Heavy Duty gloves for Team Gloves. Glove debate: do you go bare handed for inspections with calm hives, or gloves always?
#beekeeping #bees #apiary #beekeeper
#beekeeping #bees #apiary #beekeeper
Varroa treatment timing matters as much as the treatment.
August is your window-colonies still have enough brood, and you have enough time before winter bees start developing. What treatment protocol are you running this year? modernbeekeeper.com #beekeeping #varroa #bees #apiary #mitetreatment
August is your window-colonies still have enough brood, and you have enough time before winter bees start developing. What treatment protocol are you running this year? modernbeekeeper.com #beekeeping #varroa #bees #apiary #mitetreatment
August 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Varroa treatment timing matters as much as the treatment.
August is your window-colonies still have enough brood, and you have enough time before winter bees start developing. What treatment protocol are you running this year? modernbeekeeper.com #beekeeping #varroa #bees #apiary #mitetreatment
August is your window-colonies still have enough brood, and you have enough time before winter bees start developing. What treatment protocol are you running this year? modernbeekeeper.com #beekeeping #varroa #bees #apiary #mitetreatment
Last call for HiveIQ at old pricing.
We have a handful of kits left at Spring 2026 prices before we move to the new MSRP. USA Kit $289.99. Three Deep $294.99.
www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive... www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive...
#beekeeping #hiveiq #bees
We have a handful of kits left at Spring 2026 prices before we move to the new MSRP. USA Kit $289.99. Three Deep $294.99.
www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive... www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive...
#beekeeping #hiveiq #bees
July 30, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Last call for HiveIQ at old pricing.
We have a handful of kits left at Spring 2026 prices before we move to the new MSRP. USA Kit $289.99. Three Deep $294.99.
www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive... www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive...
#beekeeping #hiveiq #bees
We have a handful of kits left at Spring 2026 prices before we move to the new MSRP. USA Kit $289.99. Three Deep $294.99.
www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive... www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive...
#beekeeping #hiveiq #bees
Thank you, Andy, for stopping by today all the way from Alaska! Grabbed a USA Hive Alive kit before heading home — great to swap notes on hives and the new HiveIQ setup. This is Andy's 4th HiveIQ Safe travels, and here's to strong colonies ahead. 🐝 #ModernBeekeeper #Beekeeping #Hiveiq #Alaska
July 27, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Thank you, Andy, for stopping by today all the way from Alaska! Grabbed a USA Hive Alive kit before heading home — great to swap notes on hives and the new HiveIQ setup. This is Andy's 4th HiveIQ Safe travels, and here's to strong colonies ahead. 🐝 #ModernBeekeeper #Beekeeping #Hiveiq #Alaska
Spicebush swallowtail at Cygnus Pond this week. The caterpillars mimic snakes to scare off predators, which frankly is more ambition than I manage most Mondays. Plant spicebush or sassafras and these show up. 🦋
July 27, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Spicebush swallowtail at Cygnus Pond this week. The caterpillars mimic snakes to scare off predators, which frankly is more ambition than I manage most Mondays. Plant spicebush or sassafras and these show up. 🦋
July varroa check — what are your mite counts looking like this year? How do you treat your hives?
Drop your numbers below. Sharing data helps the whole community benchmark. First-year beekeepers especially — your data matters too.
#beekeeping #varroa #bees #apiary #modernbeekeeper
Drop your numbers below. Sharing data helps the whole community benchmark. First-year beekeepers especially — your data matters too.
#beekeeping #varroa #bees #apiary #modernbeekeeper
July 23, 2026 at 1:31 PM
July varroa check — what are your mite counts looking like this year? How do you treat your hives?
Drop your numbers below. Sharing data helps the whole community benchmark. First-year beekeepers especially — your data matters too.
#beekeeping #varroa #bees #apiary #modernbeekeeper
Drop your numbers below. Sharing data helps the whole community benchmark. First-year beekeepers especially — your data matters too.
#beekeeping #varroa #bees #apiary #modernbeekeeper
HiveIQ just updated their 2026 pricing. We still have 7 kits at the old rate.
USA Kit: $289.99 (new MSRP $309.99)
Three Deep: $294.99 (new MSRP $314.99)
First come first served. www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive... www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive...
#beekeeping #hiveiq #bees
USA Kit: $289.99 (new MSRP $309.99)
Three Deep: $294.99 (new MSRP $314.99)
First come first served. www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive... www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive...
#beekeeping #hiveiq #bees
July 22, 2026 at 2:02 PM
HiveIQ just updated their 2026 pricing. We still have 7 kits at the old rate.
USA Kit: $289.99 (new MSRP $309.99)
Three Deep: $294.99 (new MSRP $314.99)
First come first served. www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive... www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive...
#beekeeping #hiveiq #bees
USA Kit: $289.99 (new MSRP $309.99)
Three Deep: $294.99 (new MSRP $314.99)
First come first served. www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive... www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive...
#beekeeping #hiveiq #bees
HiveIQ just updated their pricing. We still have 7 kits at the old rate.
Four USA Kits: $289.99 (new MSRP $309.99)
Three Deep Kits: $294.99 (new MSRP $314.99)
First come first served. www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive... or www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive... #beekeeping #hiveiq #bees
Four USA Kits: $289.99 (new MSRP $309.99)
Three Deep Kits: $294.99 (new MSRP $314.99)
First come first served. www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive... or www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive... #beekeeping #hiveiq #bees
July 18, 2026 at 11:01 AM
HiveIQ just updated their pricing. We still have 7 kits at the old rate.
Four USA Kits: $289.99 (new MSRP $309.99)
Three Deep Kits: $294.99 (new MSRP $314.99)
First come first served. www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive... or www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive... #beekeeping #hiveiq #bees
Four USA Kits: $289.99 (new MSRP $309.99)
Three Deep Kits: $294.99 (new MSRP $314.99)
First come first served. www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive... or www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive... #beekeeping #hiveiq #bees
Genuinely curious — how many of you have tried an electric vaporizer smoker vs a traditional bellows? Apisolis is my first use smoker. I keep the Apisolis kit in inventory because the feedback is so strong. Would love to know what the Bluesky bee community thinks.
#beekeeping #apisolis #bees
#beekeeping #apisolis #bees
July 15, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Genuinely curious — how many of you have tried an electric vaporizer smoker vs a traditional bellows? Apisolis is my first use smoker. I keep the Apisolis kit in inventory because the feedback is so strong. Would love to know what the Bluesky bee community thinks.
#beekeeping #apisolis #bees
#beekeeping #apisolis #bees
Do you know the difference between a swarm and supersedure cell?
They look similar but mean completely different things. Responding to them correctly is the difference between a split and a queenless hive. www.modernbeekeeper.com/learn/
#beekeeping #bees #queenbee #apiary #modernbeekeeper
They look similar but mean completely different things. Responding to them correctly is the difference between a split and a queenless hive. www.modernbeekeeper.com/learn/
#beekeeping #bees #queenbee #apiary #modernbeekeeper
July 13, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Do you know the difference between a swarm and supersedure cell?
They look similar but mean completely different things. Responding to them correctly is the difference between a split and a queenless hive. www.modernbeekeeper.com/learn/
#beekeeping #bees #queenbee #apiary #modernbeekeeper
They look similar but mean completely different things. Responding to them correctly is the difference between a split and a queenless hive. www.modernbeekeeper.com/learn/
#beekeeping #bees #queenbee #apiary #modernbeekeeper
Hot take: most beekeepers wait too long to start fall feeding.
By the time you feel the urgency it's already too late for the bees to process and store it properly. HiveAlive fondant — sold individually - No case minimums. www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive... #beekeeping #bees #hivealive
By the time you feel the urgency it's already too late for the bees to process and store it properly. HiveAlive fondant — sold individually - No case minimums. www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive... #beekeeping #bees #hivealive
Modern Beekeeper
Spot early signs of a failing queen bee and protect your hive with friendly expert tips on what to do next.
modernbeekeeper.com
July 8, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Hot take: most beekeepers wait too long to start fall feeding.
By the time you feel the urgency it's already too late for the bees to process and store it properly. HiveAlive fondant — sold individually - No case minimums. www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive... #beekeeping #bees #hivealive
By the time you feel the urgency it's already too late for the bees to process and store it properly. HiveAlive fondant — sold individually - No case minimums. www.modernbeekeeper.com/product/hive... #beekeeping #bees #hivealive
We call it Beehenge. 🐝🏛️ Two Primal Bee hives. One electric fence. Zero explanations owed. The bees approve. The bears do not. modernbeekeeper.com if you want in on the mystery.
May 4, 2026 at 5:23 PM
We call it Beehenge. 🐝🏛️ Two Primal Bee hives. One electric fence. Zero explanations owed. The bees approve. The bears do not. modernbeekeeper.com if you want in on the mystery.
🐝 New website, same commitment to better beekeeping.
Modern Beekeeper just launched a fully redesigned site — cleaner, faster, easier to navigate.
Supplies for bees, gear for beekeepers, and educational resources built on science. Come see what’s new. 👇
modernbeekeeper.com
Modern Beekeeper just launched a fully redesigned site — cleaner, faster, easier to navigate.
Supplies for bees, gear for beekeepers, and educational resources built on science. Come see what’s new. 👇
modernbeekeeper.com
Modern Beekeeper
modernbeekeeper.com
April 17, 2026 at 2:03 AM
🐝 New website, same commitment to better beekeeping.
Modern Beekeeper just launched a fully redesigned site — cleaner, faster, easier to navigate.
Supplies for bees, gear for beekeepers, and educational resources built on science. Come see what’s new. 👇
modernbeekeeper.com
Modern Beekeeper just launched a fully redesigned site — cleaner, faster, easier to navigate.
Supplies for bees, gear for beekeepers, and educational resources built on science. Come see what’s new. 👇
modernbeekeeper.com
Founded by a veterinary surgeon. Every product evaluated for real colony health impact. 80% of what we do is education, not selling.
That's how you build trust in beekeeping. One honest recommendation at a time.
modernbeekeeper.com
That's how you build trust in beekeeping. One honest recommendation at a time.
modernbeekeeper.com
March 28, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Founded by a veterinary surgeon. Every product evaluated for real colony health impact. 80% of what we do is education, not selling.
That's how you build trust in beekeeping. One honest recommendation at a time.
modernbeekeeper.com
That's how you build trust in beekeeping. One honest recommendation at a time.
modernbeekeeper.com
Too cold for liquid feed but your bees need a boost? 🐝
ModernBeekeeper.com is one of the only online suppliers selling fondant & pollen patties by the individual package — perfect if you only have a few hives and don't want a whole case.
Spring is coming. Get your bees ready. 🌸
👉 ModernBeekeeper.com
ModernBeekeeper.com is one of the only online suppliers selling fondant & pollen patties by the individual package — perfect if you only have a few hives and don't want a whole case.
Spring is coming. Get your bees ready. 🌸
👉 ModernBeekeeper.com
March 28, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Too cold for liquid feed but your bees need a boost? 🐝
ModernBeekeeper.com is one of the only online suppliers selling fondant & pollen patties by the individual package — perfect if you only have a few hives and don't want a whole case.
Spring is coming. Get your bees ready. 🌸
👉 ModernBeekeeper.com
ModernBeekeeper.com is one of the only online suppliers selling fondant & pollen patties by the individual package — perfect if you only have a few hives and don't want a whole case.
Spring is coming. Get your bees ready. 🌸
👉 ModernBeekeeper.com
Modern hive designs cut inspection time by up to 50%. *ANEL's plastic hives last decades. *HiveIQ is insulated for winter warmth and summer cool. *BeeSmart Designs modifies wooden hives to promote stronger colonies and reduce losses.
Quality equipment pays for itself. modernbeekeeper.com
Quality equipment pays for itself. modernbeekeeper.com
Modern Beekeeper
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March 12, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Modern hive designs cut inspection time by up to 50%. *ANEL's plastic hives last decades. *HiveIQ is insulated for winter warmth and summer cool. *BeeSmart Designs modifies wooden hives to promote stronger colonies and reduce losses.
Quality equipment pays for itself. modernbeekeeper.com
Quality equipment pays for itself. modernbeekeeper.com
Mar–Apr: 🔗 www.modernbeekeeper.com
*First full inspection after warm days (55°F+)
*Assess queen-look for eggs
*Check for diseases-treat quickly
*Begin feeding 1:1 sugar syrup
*Add pollen patties
Winter bees have the strongest genetics. Help them thrive
#ModernBeekeeper #savethebees
*First full inspection after warm days (55°F+)
*Assess queen-look for eggs
*Check for diseases-treat quickly
*Begin feeding 1:1 sugar syrup
*Add pollen patties
Winter bees have the strongest genetics. Help them thrive
#ModernBeekeeper #savethebees
www.modernbeekeeper.com
March 3, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Mar–Apr: 🔗 www.modernbeekeeper.com
*First full inspection after warm days (55°F+)
*Assess queen-look for eggs
*Check for diseases-treat quickly
*Begin feeding 1:1 sugar syrup
*Add pollen patties
Winter bees have the strongest genetics. Help them thrive
#ModernBeekeeper #savethebees
*First full inspection after warm days (55°F+)
*Assess queen-look for eggs
*Check for diseases-treat quickly
*Begin feeding 1:1 sugar syrup
*Add pollen patties
Winter bees have the strongest genetics. Help them thrive
#ModernBeekeeper #savethebees