I am hoping to start a hive next spring and am reading as much as possible. I would love to hear what your thoughts are on this article.
"As long as medication dependent bees predominate in any given region, the evolvement of good genetic pools is actively hindered. Wild living honeybees are vital."
https://www.naturalbeekeepingtrust.org/post/2018/07/19/helping-the-bees
@Mamalafafala good luck with starting out in beekeeping. It might be wise to get to 2 or 3 hives quickly as having only one is precarious. Good to join beekeeping groups and go on courses.
Regarding ‘natural’ beekeeping, it’s not something many of us can afford. Honey bees in man made hives are livestock, like chickens or sheep. We manage them to produce food for people and make an income - if you leave them alone the majority die. Other bees rob dying hives which spreads mites & disease.
Mamalafafala
Steve Donohoe