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Sep 12, 2025
The Ultimate Winter Insurance for Your Bees: HiveAlive Pollen & Fondant Patties
Winter is the hardest season for honeybees, but you can give your colonies the best chance with HiveAlive Fondant and High Performance Pollen Patties. These “winter patties” provide safe, accessible energy and essential protein when natural forage is scarce, ensuring your bees survive the cold months and thrive into spring.
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Aug 22, 2025
Preparing Colonies for Winter Begins in Summer
Winter success begins in summer. In our latest HiveAlive webinar, Dara Scott and Fred Dunn shared proven strategies for preparing colonies - from feeding and hive setup to building strong winter bees. Here are the key takeaways, plus the full replay link.
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Jul 21, 2025
High Summer Heat and your Bee Hives - Should you give your bees water?
Heat stress and drought conditions are increasingly challenging for beekeepers. Learn how high temperatures affect honey bee behavior and colony health, and discover science-backed strategies to keep your hives hydrated, well-fed, and resilient all summer long.
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Jul 1, 2025
HiveAlive survey results for beekeeping over winter success
Winter Colony Losses: HiveAlive Survey Shows Marked Improvement Compared to National Average - 50% reduction in losses when compared to other surveys
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Jun 2, 2025
Surviving the Heat: How to Protect Your Honey Bees from Summer Dearth
Summer heat and nectar shortages can stress even the strongest honey bee colonies. Learn what heat stress and summer dearth look like, why they threaten hive health, and practical strategies—including improved ventilation, water availability, and supplemental feeding—to ensure your bees remain robust and productive throughout the season.
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May 21, 2025
The role of protein in Honey Bee Development
Protein drives healthy brood rearing and colony strength. HiveAlive Pollen Patties deliver real pollen and essential nutrients bees need in early spring. Pair with EZ Feed Super Syrup for a balanced start to the season and help your bees thrive when natural forage is scarce.
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May 13, 2025
What To Do When You Spot Queen Cells: Swarm Prevention for Smart Beekeeping
Spotted queen cells in your hive? Don’t panic—this guide explains how to tell the difference between swarm, supersedure, and emergency cells, and what steps to take to keep your bees safely at home.
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May 9, 2025
HiveAlive Fondant: More Than Just Winter Feed - Why Every Commercial Beekeeper Should Stock Up
HiveAlive Fondant isn’t just for winter - it’s a year-round solution trusted by commercial beekeepers. From cold-weather survival to emergency feeding and bee transport, this nutrient-rich, easy-to-use fondant supports colony health when and where it’s needed most. Be prepared - make it part of your essential hive toolkit.
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May 8, 2025
Swarm Prevention: Practical Tips for Keeping Your Colonies at Home
Worried about losing your bees to swarming? This guide offers practical, beekeeper-approved techniques to identify early signs of swarming and prevent your colonies from leaving the hive.
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Apr 3, 2025
A Surprise Visitor: Spotted During Dara’s First Spring HoneyBee Hive Check
Spring inspections always bring a few surprises, but this one takes the cake—or rather, the honey! While doing his first hive check of the season, Dara discovered an unexpected guest: a Death’s-head hawk moth, nestled inside one of the hives.
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