Starting your beekeeping venture in Nigeria begins with one crucial decision: finding and purchasing healthy bee colonies. After ten years of helping Nigerian beekeepers establish successful apiaries, I’ve learned that…
What is hygienic behavior in bees? It’s their natural cleaning system that protects entire colonies from disease and pests. Nigerian beekeepers face unique challenges with our tropical climate and growing…
Honey collection can turn dangerous when bees become aggressive. Many Nigerian beekeepers face this challenge daily. Learning how to handle aggressive bees during honey collection saves lives and protects your…
Let me tell you something that changed my beekeeping game completely. Back in 2018, during the rainy season in Odeda, I watched helplessly as tracheal mites destroyed three of my…
Protecting your beehives from hungry toads and frogs during nighttime hours can save your colony from disaster. These amphibians love sitting at hive entrances, catching bees as they return from…
Water is the lifeblood of every successful apiary. Without proper hydration, your bee colonies cannot survive Nigeria’s harsh dry season. Creating a reliable water source becomes critical between November and…
Starting your honey processing business in Lagos requires careful planning and budgeting. The cost of honey processing equipment in Lagos varies significantly based on quality, capacity, and supplier location. Let…
Storing honey in Nigeria’s hot and humid weather can be tricky. Many beekeepers lose their precious honey to fermentation and spoilage. This guide shows you the best storage practices for…
Getting honey from your beehives doesn’t require expensive equipment. Many beekeepers across Nigeria successfully extract honey using simple, traditional methods. Learning how to extract honey without a centrifugal extractor saves money while…
As a beekeeping instructor with over 10 years of experience training farmers across Ogun State, I’ve learned that timing your honey harvest correctly can mean the difference between a peaceful…