Hive Setup & Management

I still remember the day I watched my first beehive crumble to pieces. It was 2014, and I had just finished my third year of beekeeping in Eweje Village. The…

Finding the best location to place a beehive in a Nigerian compound can make or break your beekeeping success. After ten years of helping farmers across Ogun State set up their first…

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…

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…

You’re standing in your backyard in Ogun State, watching bees work peacefully in a hive you built with your own hands using materials from your local market. OkThat’s exactly what…

You know what breaks my heart? Meeting young farmers who give up on beekeeping because nobody told them the real numbers upfront. Just last month, I met Kemi at our…

Starting your beekeeping journey in Nigeria’s residential areas requires understanding the legal landscape first. Many aspiring beekeepers make costly mistakes by jumping in without proper permits and knowledge. I’ve been…

Transferring a captured swarm feels like bringing new life to your apiary. The gentle hum of thousands of bees settling into their new home creates pure magic. After helping over…

Every Nigerian beekeeper dreams of catching wild swarms during the peak season. I’ve spent over 10 years perfecting the art of swarm capture using natural methods. Learning how to make…

When I first started beekeeping in Odeda village back in 2013, I remember watching my first swarm settle into a new hive. The excitement mixed with anxiety was real. How…