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by DuaneB
Tue May 23, 2023 9:11 pm
Forum: Products of the Hive
Topic: Honey Harvest
Replies: 3
Views: 52509

Re: Honey Harvest

This.
by DuaneB
Sun May 21, 2023 6:15 pm
Forum: Beekeeping 101
Topic: Laying worker
Replies: 8
Views: 106144

Re: Laying worker

That is what I heard too. Was wondering if that was the case for a laying worker too. I put a 5 frame nuc into a Queenless colony and that worked well.
by DuaneB
Sun May 21, 2023 4:57 pm
Forum: Extractions, cut outs, removals and swarms
Topic: Swarmed to death!
Replies: 1
Views: 28849

Re: Swarmed to death!

I experienced something that Bob Bennie talked about in one of his videos, this year. That, even during the honey flow, if they are trapped in, because of something like the 4 days of rain about 4 weeks ago, they will start a swarming process. If you don't check your hive after the rain event for sw...
by DuaneB
Sun May 21, 2023 4:27 pm
Forum: Beekeeping 101
Topic: Derth
Replies: 1
Views: 28165

Derth

Are we headed into the derth already? My bees, as a whole, are more defensive than they had been. I get the washboarding during the overcast days, but still. . .
by DuaneB
Sun May 21, 2023 4:13 pm
Forum: Beekeeping 101
Topic: Laying worker
Replies: 8
Views: 106144

Re: Laying worker

I have a definite laying worker hive. If I put a new virgin queen in the hive, will they kill her?

Thanks.
by DuaneB
Sat Apr 01, 2023 12:42 pm
Forum: Beekeeping 101
Topic: Honey from wax cappings
Replies: 2
Views: 35698

Honey from wax cappings

I run 9 frames in a 10 frame box for getting honey. They draw the wax out thicker than the frame, making removal with a knife easy and helps to balance out the extractor. What process do you use to get the honey from the wax cappings, as there is a good bit of honey in the cappings?

Thanks!
by DuaneB
Thu Mar 16, 2023 10:28 pm
Forum: Extractions, cut outs, removals and swarms
Topic: swarms 3/16/23
Replies: 0
Views: 59996

swarms 3/16/23

I received a call from my wife informing me the we have a couple of swarms needing a home. I didn't realize the were both in the same bush. While getting things ready for them, I received another call from the guy that keep an eye on my hives in Jamestown. The 2nd and 3rd pictures are of those swarm...
by DuaneB
Sun Mar 12, 2023 1:17 pm
Forum: Extractions, cut outs, removals and swarms
Topic: Swarm 3/11
Replies: 6
Views: 47709

Re: Swarm 3/11

Thanks for the Magic number, Wally. I thought someone told me it was above 70° that they would swarm.

May you have a great weekend!
by DuaneB
Sat Mar 11, 2023 9:44 pm
Forum: Extractions, cut outs, removals and swarms
Topic: Swarm 3/11
Replies: 6
Views: 47709

Swarm 3/11

I really thought I was on top of things, then I found this today between two sets of hives. When I saw then, it was about 3:30 in the afternoon and the temp was 57°. I didn't know/realize they would swarm in this cool of temperature.
by DuaneB
Wed Mar 08, 2023 11:55 am
Forum: Extractions, cut outs, removals and swarms
Topic: Swarm-3/7/23
Replies: 1
Views: 18771

Re: Swarm-3/7/23

Seems like you are the person to call for 4lbs. swarms!
by DuaneB
Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:28 pm
Forum: Extractions, cut outs, removals and swarms
Topic: Swarm 3/05
Replies: 0
Views: 58526

Swarm 3/05

Stopped by my outyard, in Jamestown, after dropping a couple of hives off at a co-worker's place only to find a swarm had moved into my bait box sitting a grape vine. I don't know when they moved in, or its size, but they were bringing in pollen.
by DuaneB
Thu Feb 16, 2023 5:50 pm
Forum: Extractions, cut outs, removals and swarms
Topic: Swarm 2/16/23
Replies: 0
Views: 57998

Swarm 2/16/23

It was supposed to get to 72° today, so I was a little concerned that there might be some swarming today. I came home at lunch and noticed bunch of bees going in and out of a 3 stack of nuc bodies on a bottom board. After going through the swarm, I did see the Queen. She is not one of mine, as she w...
by DuaneB
Fri Jun 03, 2022 9:59 am
Forum: Extractions, cut outs, removals and swarms
Topic: Small Bumblebee hive removal
Replies: 0
Views: 57800

Small Bumblebee hive removal

Anyone know what is involved with removing an small Bumblebee nest?

Thanks
by DuaneB
Sun May 29, 2022 12:59 pm
Forum: Wanted/For Sale
Topic: Nucs for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 60746

Nucs for sale

I have 6 nucs for sell. $125/ea. $100 if you have your own box. Will gladly provide mentorship if you want/need.

Duane
by DuaneB
Tue May 03, 2022 4:57 pm
Forum: Beekeeping 101
Topic: Adding another honey super
Replies: 2
Views: 39151

Re: Adding another honey super

Great.
Thanks, Wally!
by DuaneB
Tue May 03, 2022 11:48 am
Forum: Beekeeping 101
Topic: Adding another honey super
Replies: 2
Views: 39151

Adding another honey super

When adding another honey super, does it go above or below the existing super? Do you checkerboard if it has undrawn frames in it?

Thanks!
by DuaneB
Tue May 03, 2022 11:44 am
Forum: Beekeeping 101
Topic: hives smell like grape soda
Replies: 3
Views: 26935

Re: hives smell like grape soda

Late summer, good to know. I forgot about Wisteria. Good call.
by DuaneB
Thu Apr 21, 2022 7:44 pm
Forum: Beekeeping 101
Topic: hives smell like grape soda
Replies: 3
Views: 26935

Re: hives smell like grape soda

I've read that Cudzu nectar smells like Grape Kool-aid. Been trying to figure out when it blooms.
by DuaneB
Thu Mar 17, 2022 1:06 pm
Forum: Extractions, cut outs, removals and swarms
Topic: Swarm catch 3/11/22
Replies: 2
Views: 16244

Re: Swarm catch 3/11/22

Nice one!
by DuaneB
Sat Mar 12, 2022 9:06 pm
Forum: Beekeeping Equipment, Gadgets & Gizmos
Topic: Double Bottom Board
Replies: 9
Views: 44282

Re: Double Bottom Board

Sounds interesting Rob. Keep us informed.