HoneyBee Heating and Air

07/06/2026

Part 2 of the new hive inspection!

07/05/2026

Quick hive inspection on a newer hive. When doing a quick hive inspection, you’re mainly checking for signs that the colony is healthy, growing, and functioning normally without tearing the hive apart too much. Here are the main things to look for:
🐝 Queen Activity
Look for eggs or very young larvae. This tells you the queen has been laying within the last few days.
You don’t always have to find the queen herself if you see fresh brood.
🍯 Food Stores
Check for enough honey and pollen.
During heavy nectar flow they may be fine, but during dearths or early spring they can run low fast.
🪺 Brood Pattern
Healthy brood should look compact and consistent.
Spotty brood patterns can sometimes point to queen issues, pests, or disease.
🚪 Hive Temperament
Notice how the bees react when opened.
Calm bees are usually a good sign. Extremely defensive behavior can indicate queenlessness or stress.
🐜 Pests & Problems Quickly scan for:
Varroa mites
Small hive beetles
Wax moth damage
Ants or robbing activity

🌱 Space in the Hive
Are they crowded?
If bees are covering most frames and filling comb rapidly, they may need another box or super.
Watch for swarm cells along the bottom edges of frames.
👶 Population Strength
A healthy hive should have bees covering frames and active movement.
Weak populations during peak season can be a warning sign.
🌬️ Ventilation & Moisture
Excess moisture, mold, or a strong sour smell can indicate ventilation problems or disease.
🍯 Entrance Activity Before even opening:
Bees bringing in pollen = usually a good sign of brood rearing.
Dead bees piled up, fighting, or unusual inactivity can indicate issues.

07/04/2026

Hope you all have a wonderful and safe 4th of July!! 🇺🇸

07/02/2026

If you are looking to get started into beekeeping, here are some things you may want to look at when getting your 1st hive. 🐝

07/01/2026

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06/29/2026

Standard Examiner voting for Best of Northern Utah is open! You can vote everyday until July 8th! Please go for for HoneyBee Heating and Air!
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We love serving our community and we'd greatly appreciate your votes!!

06/27/2026

Talking about golves today!

06/24/2026

06/20/2026

Entrance reducer on a STRONGER hive. 💪 Since this hive is older and more established, we can use a bigger entrance reducer without worrying about it getting robbed. There are far more guard bees to protect unlike our newer hive.

06/19/2026

Suiting up to work the bees!!!!