Bee Health & Pest Control

Nigerian beekeepers face unique challenges when managing queen bee health. Understanding signs of a failing queen bee and what to do can save your entire hive. This guide covers everything…

Protecting beehives from termites during dry season matters deeply. I’ve spent over ten years doing beekeeping workshops around Ogun State. Termites can silently destroy untreated hives. Yet the dry season…

Have you noticed your bee colonies getting weaker each day? Are your bees producing less honey than before? A homemade pollen patty recipe for weak bee colonies might be exactly…

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…

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…

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…

Have you ever watched crawling pests march into your precious beehive like an army? As a beekeeper with over 10 years of experience here in Ogun State, I’ve seen countless…

Wax moths destroy more beehives in Nigeria than any other pest. These sneaky insects can ruin months of hard work in just weeks. But here’s good news: natural wax moth…

Finding lizards or geckos inside your beehive can be scary. These small reptiles love warm, dark places where they can hunt for insects. Your beehive gives them exactly what they…

Keeping your beehives healthy is every beekeeper’s top priority in Nigeria. Pests can destroy months of hard work in just days. After 10 years of beekeeping here in Odeda, I’ve…