Brushy Mountain will start taking orders for packages tomorrow, Feb.1st, 2010. If you plan to order package/nucs this spring, it's time to check with the suppliers. Considering last year's lack of nectar, bees may be in great demand this spring. You may want to place your order early to secure your ...
I've sent my application. I'm looking forward to attending the queen rearing workshop. I think this is a great idea! "Part of the "Born and Bred" initiative is geared toward existing beekeepers that have a good grasp on seasonal management of hives, and now are ready to take it one st...
I received this e-mail from NOD Apiary Products and thought I would share it with you. Hi fellow beekeepers: I know you are all very interested in the Mite-Away Quick Strips. Some have mentioned how little information there is out there about it. Well, it's a brand new product, and not many have use...
I lost a hive this week. One of my minnesota hygienic hives! :( From posts on Beesource, I believe my dead out was from what some call "cold starved" They had plenty of stores around and above them plus dry sugar on newspaper above the top bars. They had ventilation to prevent moisture bui...
I would repeat the ear to the hive test changing sides, the cluster maybe on the opposite side.. I would check the entrance and make sure it's not blocked by dead bees. If it is blocked, I would use something (a small stick) and gently, (so I don't harm any live bees that might be near the inside of...
Thanks ski & Jacobs, glad you like it. :) I was talking with Marc about the hat logo, he likes the logo on the last hat offered by Guilford county and I agree with him. It looks nice on the hat! I don't have a picture of the logo but, it is similar to the original logo ski posted minus the backg...
I had to share this story!!! :lol: California airport closes over honey in luggage Suspicious material found inside luggage prompted the shutdown of a California airport Tuesday morning. By The Associated Press FRESNO, Calif. — Suspicious material found inside luggage prompted the shutdown of a Cali...
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 2:56 pm By: top bar maker "Instead of treating, why not introduce resistant queens or develop your own line from colonies that do well without treatment?" If you have decided to raise colonies without treatment and are successful in keeping your colonies alive and ...
Thanks for the reminder. I plan to move 2 nucs tomorrow morning, giving them better wind protection and a little more daily sun. All 12 hives are surviving as of today but, time will tell. I did lose a hive during treatment this fall. The 1st of many I'm sure. I believe they absconded but, they did ...