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- Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:48 am
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: Swarm Season
- Replies: 32
- Views: 43592
Right again! I mentor on a very limited basis. I am not opposed to helping anyone, but between my full time (50+hours/ week) and my small beekeeping business (25+hours a week) I am left with barely enough time to sleep. Wally is always helpful and can show you things from the ground up! best regards...
- Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:26 am
- Forum: Upcoming purchases
- Topic: going places
- Replies: 0
- Views: 15418
going places
I tend to travel quite a bit for supplies. I visit Busy Bee Apiaries, Norton's Nut and Honey farm, Brushy Mountain as well as buy over the internet from all kinds of companies. If you are interested in saving on shipping or would like to split the cost of the shipping simply contact me and I will tr...
- Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:22 am
- Forum: Wanted/For Sale
- Topic: Wax wanted
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8594
- Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:18 am
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: Swarm Season
- Replies: 32
- Views: 43592
I agree with Wally. Mites are manageable. I on the other hand have had both American and European foulbrood. The key to these two is understanding your bees enough to detect early. They are frustrating but not a show stopper. Small hive beetle is a consistent pest but I have had no serious side affe...
- Fri Jun 16, 2006 4:22 am
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: Swarm Season
- Replies: 32
- Views: 43592
- Thu Jun 15, 2006 4:45 am
- Forum: Wanted/For Sale
- Topic: 10 frame equipment
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8690
10 frame equipment
Hi everyone!
I am interested in purchasing some good used woodenware if available.
I am in need of around 40 hive bodies and 40 mediums.
Kurt
I am interested in purchasing some good used woodenware if available.
I am in need of around 40 hive bodies and 40 mediums.
Kurt
- Mon Jun 05, 2006 4:25 am
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: help for a new beekeeper
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6423
Hi Mike and welcome aboard! I am sure someone will respond to your request shortly, but in the meantime let me make a couple of suggestions. Basically the honey flow in this area is over for the spring. The timing of your packages was a little late to take advantage and give you all that you need. I...
- Sat May 20, 2006 9:58 am
- Forum: Products of the Hive
- Topic: honey wine vinegar
- Replies: 0
- Views: 15316
honey wine vinegar
In the most recent issue of American Bee Journal (ABJ) a letter to the editor mistakenly put many resrictions on the making and selling of Honey wine vinegar. Apparently this person was under the impression the the ATF needed to be involved as well as other stingent requirements when making and bott...
- Sat May 20, 2006 9:48 am
- Forum: News & information
- Topic: removing swarms from houses
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8636
removing swarms from houses
Hi everybody: There has been some question in the past concerning the legality of the removal of honeybees from houses and buildings by beekeepers. After some research and discussion with various State level persons the following conclusions have been reached. 1. The honeybee is not a structural pes...
- Wed May 17, 2006 4:17 am
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: Hive Body Painting
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13546
You are correct in saying that Copper Napthenate is a one treatment fix. While I have not had much experience with this product I do not like the smell. Some people love it and some people will not use it. Some dip the entire piece of woodenware and some paint after treating. With beekeepers there a...
- Mon May 15, 2006 4:18 am
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: Hive Body Painting
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13546
Hi guest! Thanks for stopping by the forum. Most beekeepers are frugal when it comes to their equipment and use what we refer to mis-tints or throw away paint from the larger hardware stores. I personally look for Extererior latex which has certain fungal resistant qualities. Bees do not like the in...
- Tue May 09, 2006 4:14 am
- Forum: Upcoming purchases
- Topic: Spring queens
- Replies: 2
- Views: 14143
- Tue May 09, 2006 4:12 am
- Forum: Just Stuff
- Topic: Poplar flow
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8598
Poplar flow
Hi everyone!
We should be in full swing with the honey flow. I can personally attest that some of my hives are storing up for me and others for themselves. I have no real feel for how good of a year it will be but sure hope things turn out well.
Would anyone else like to report their findings?
Kurt
We should be in full swing with the honey flow. I can personally attest that some of my hives are storing up for me and others for themselves. I have no real feel for how good of a year it will be but sure hope things turn out well.
Would anyone else like to report their findings?
Kurt
- Tue Apr 11, 2006 4:26 am
- Forum: News & information
- Topic: daring or just crazy?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6699
- Sat Apr 08, 2006 5:21 am
- Forum: News & information
- Topic: daring or just crazy?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6699
- Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:16 am
- Forum: News & information
- Topic: daring or just crazy?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6699
daring or just crazy?
OK... here is my story! I try and manage my hives the best I can but sometimes one gets away from me. Yes I mean a swarm! Between checking a couple of hives, I ended up in the middle of a 3 lb swarm. They were flying all over the place and I was trying to tell myself that perhaps they were someone e...
- Tue Mar 28, 2006 5:13 am
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: splits
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6384
splits
Hi everyone! Wow, the bees that made it through the winter well are really exploding. I have made 6 splits so far and hope not to make many more. Have found some queen cups and some queen cells. Guess for the next couple of weeks, it will be a real struggle to keep the bees in their hives. Hoping fo...
- Thu Mar 23, 2006 5:33 am
- Forum: Products of the Hive
- Topic: taper candle bubbles
- Replies: 1
- Views: 12385
- Wed Mar 22, 2006 5:27 am
- Forum: News & information
- Topic: March Newsletter?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5418
- Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:24 am
- Forum: Wanted/For Sale
- Topic: Wax wanted
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8594
Wax wanted
Hi everyone!
I am in need of beeswax.
I could use 100-200 lbs if available.
I would consider purchasing smaller quanities.
Please let me know.
thanks,
Kurt
I am in need of beeswax.
I could use 100-200 lbs if available.
I would consider purchasing smaller quanities.
Please let me know.
thanks,
Kurt