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- Sun Jul 03, 2011 8:48 am
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: Hive fell over - bees attacking me
- Replies: 5
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Re: Hive fell over - bees attacking me
I did except one super, it was new and I actually overlooked in putting the hive back together . Myabe after my swelling goes down I will put it back up. I wore thick clothes and did not get stung on my torso again. I was covered in bees and a few did get in my bee hat and stung my face. I look pret...
- Sat Jul 02, 2011 2:56 pm
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: Hive fell over - bees attacking me
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8365
Re: Hive fell over - bees attacking me
thanks. I am going to go back out there later when my sister can be here, in case I need hosing off again. The bees just clung to me. My jeans were too heavy to get many stings, but my arms and torso look bad. I am going to wear a coat this time!
- Sat Jul 02, 2011 10:51 am
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: Hive fell over - bees attacking me
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8365
Hive fell over - bees attacking me
I looked out at my hive this morning and it had been knocked over. I wetn out with my smoker, but the bees are so angry that I only got one of the supers on before I had been attacked and had about 40-50 stings. I need some advise/help on how to get this hive back up. Should I do it at night? Thanks...
- Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:46 pm
- Forum: Upcoming Events
- Topic: Field Day/Spring Picnic 2011
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9202
Re: Field Day/Spring Picnic 2011
Are we still having this since the forecast is for rain with possible high winds?
- Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:43 pm
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: Ow! Stung in the face and crazy comb inside
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8817
Re: Ow! Stung in the face and crazy comb inside
Thanks for the information. I will check when I go back in - I am not sure if the frames were all pushed to the middle when I looked or not. I had already been stung and was really just trying to concentrate and not panic. The cool thing was that my kids all took a piece of the comb to school today ...
- Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:18 am
- Forum: Extractions, cut outs, removals and swarms
- Topic: What a swarming good day
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5137
Re: What a swarming good day
These are awesome pictures. Thanks for posting them. I am really enjoying this forum.
Michelle
Michelle
- Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:16 am
- Forum: Extractions, cut outs, removals and swarms
- Topic: Got me one yesterday, too.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11356
Re: Got me one yesterday, too.
That looks amazing. So, did you just pick them up? I really would like to see this in person or on a video. I wonder if youtube has it or maybe Zulu can post it on his blog.
Michelle
Michelle
- Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:12 am
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: Ow! Stung in the face and crazy comb inside
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8817
Ow! Stung in the face and crazy comb inside
I have two new hives. I checked and feed them yesterday. I wasn't wearing my gear at first and got stung on the forehead. Today my eyes and forehead are pretty puffy. I think I will not forget next time. :roll: My bees seem to be busy making comb and the queen was running around on a frame. The only...
- Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:45 pm
- Forum: Just Stuff
- Topic: 2011 3 Pound Packages
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5013
Re: 2011 3 Pound Packages
Glad to know it is not radium, since they came from the Nuclear City. I meant to thank you two that day, but I was too excited about the bees to really worry about the humans!
- Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:44 pm
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: How many 8 frame medium hive boxes should I have and more
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12816
Thank you
Thanks for all the information. I wasn't sure, since I am trying to decipher my notes from class, read the books I have and apply some common sense.
- Fri Apr 08, 2011 3:59 pm
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: How many 8 frame medium hive boxes should I have and more
- Replies: 8
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How many 8 frame medium hive boxes should I have and more
I have two hives, brand new. I have two medium hive boxes, 8 frames on each, with a reserve 8 frame medium super for each. I didn't put the third one on, since I wasn't sure if new bees would just fill up the bottom hive first or really how that works. My question is - should I put on the third hive...
- Fri Apr 01, 2011 8:48 am
- Forum: News & information
- Topic: Great Sunflower Project - plant pollen producing LEMON QUEEN
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8018
Re: Great Sunflower Project - plant pollen producing LEMON Q
So, all of those packets of sunflower seeds I bought this year are for naught? :cry: I had skimmed the site http://www.greatsunflower.org before, but I must have missed that about the pollen. Well, I have plenty of room in my yard, since it is a rental and pretty bare. I will visit the site again an...
- Mon Mar 28, 2011 2:30 pm
- Forum: News & information
- Topic: Beetight: Free online bee hive tracking and record keeping
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11160
Re: Beetight: Free online bee hive tracking and record keepi
So what is the brick method? I am assuming that it means positioning a brick on or in front of the hive to mean certain things? Can you break it down?
Thanks.
Michelle
Thanks.
Michelle
- Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:04 pm
- Forum: News & information
- Topic: Mite-Away Quick Strips-NEW Info on use!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 16069
Re: Mite-Away Quick Strips-NEW Info on use!
Thanks for your help. I went back and looked it up in the Brushy Bee catalog. So, my first mite count should be this fall? Thanks for your help.
Michelle
Michelle
- Sun Mar 27, 2011 3:47 pm
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: Shopping List for Two Packages I Ordered
- Replies: 12
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Re: Shopping List for Two Packages I Ordered
Here is what I have went with so far. Two 8 frame english garden hives with copper top (I couldn't help it they are pretty!) each has 3 8 frame hive supers, entrance reducer, IPM bottom board, hive stand, inner cover, hive top feeder with floats. I have black superframe in the bottom super. The othe...
- Sun Mar 27, 2011 3:31 pm
- Forum: News & information
- Topic: Mite-Away Quick Strips-NEW Info on use!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 16069
Re: Mite-Away Quick Strips-NEW Info on use!
Thanks for the information. I am a newbee and have to admit I had information overload during class. The mite-away quick strips do what? What are the advantages? I apologize in advance for any eye-rolling that may occur after reading my post
- Sun Mar 27, 2011 3:23 pm
- Forum: News & information
- Topic: County Extension Big Cuts
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5407
Re: County Extension Big Cuts
I am contacting them today. I have also cut and paste the talking points and contact information to some friends who may be interested. Thanks for passing this along. I would have never known.
- Fri Mar 18, 2011 11:44 am
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: When are the bees coming?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9658
When are the bees coming?
Hey, I must not have written this down. Can anyone tell me when the bees are coming?
Also, I have a mini-van and frankly admit that I am terrified of putting them in the car with me. Any suggestions?
Michelle
Also, I have a mini-van and frankly admit that I am terrified of putting them in the car with me. Any suggestions?
Michelle
- Mon Mar 14, 2011 3:05 pm
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: Passed my exam
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10323
Re: Passed my exam
I passed mine as well! I was worried because I finished so quickly I thought either I actually learned something or was really, really disillusioned. Congratulations. Does anyone know when the bees will be here?
Michelle
Michelle
- Mon Feb 28, 2011 5:07 pm
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: Shopping List for Two Packages I Ordered
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13426
Missed the meeting
My daughter came home feeling really sick. We ended up at the doctor's with her having strep throat. I really hate I missed the meeting Thursday.
I decided to just go with a newbee kit this year since I am obviously not computing everything! Thanks for all the input.
I decided to just go with a newbee kit this year since I am obviously not computing everything! Thanks for all the input.