Other bee hives that can be made using readily available materials include, the grass hive and the gourd hive. While improvised hives may not produce as much honey as top-bar hives, they can still ...

Beekeepers can look into applying for relief for hive loss through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP) program through the USDA. When it comes to keeping ...