Dead Bees Don’t Make Honey Book By Theresa J. Martin

Are you a beekeeper striving for higher colony survival and more abundant honey production?

With U.S. beekeepers losing nearly half of their colonies each year, conventional methods are no longer enough. In Dead Bees Don’t Make Honey, Theresa J. Martin presents a bold, science-informed approach that blends the survival instincts of wild bees with practical, holistic strategies for managing healthy, productive hives.

In this essential guide, Theresa shares 10 key tips that promote colony health and resilience—methods she has personally used to achieve 99% survival rates across 20–25 colonies while consistently producing honey yields above the local average.

In Part Two: BroodMinder Temperature Sensors, she explores how technology can play a critical role in hive health. Through 10 real-life examples, Theresa shows how BroodMinder devices help beekeepers detect problems early—such as queen failure, swarming, or colony collapse—giving you the chance to intervene before it’s too late.

Whether you're an experienced beekeeper or just starting out, this book will challenge your assumptions, expand your toolkit, and empower you to work with the bees—not just for them. If you’re considering treatment-free beekeeping, Theresa also breaks down the complex realities of managing Varroa without chemicals, helping you make informed decisions.