Tag Archives: Yukon

Wintering at 50 Below in the Yukon

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Ron Miksha

The Yukon is not usually considered ‘beekeeping country’, but there is some great beekeeping science going on up there right now. Etienne Tardif, an engineer with a fondness for spreadsheets and experimentation, has been keeping bees for 15 years in … Continue reading →

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Dozens of Bees

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Ron Miksha

You know that a hive of bees may contain 50,000 insects. You probably also know that you can often open a hive and work its frames with just short-sleeves, sandals, and a bit of smoke. We tend to forget that … Continue reading →

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