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Looking for someone making trip to Dadant. I need some things and willing to help with gas. Contact Jim Parker at cell 585-615-9498 or parkerjim222@gmail.com.

Got a call from friend in Jamestown that a swarm was available in his backyard. This was at 10;30AM today. I had lost one hive this winter and looking for replacement. This is my first swarm collection and it went very well. The swarm was about 10' off the ground and I was able to support hive body ...

Well, I am fresh back from NC Summer Meeting and energized to to check mite levels. I want to use the sugar shake method but am concerned that opening hives at this time may encourage robbing. Am I OK or should I wait? What do others think?

I have two hives in Oak Ridge area. I am testing for mite presents now, and if needed plan to treat with Apiguard. I would appreciate suggestions for use of this product. Product directions suggest two treatments each two weeks. I have been feeding regularly to encourage comb production and stores. ...

I am a new beekeeper and have begun to see small hive beetles in my hive. I have noticed on my last two trip, first one and now more (perhaps 12). In each visit I have crushed the beetles, but am concerned as to my next steps. They were found on the bottom of my top feeder. I have heard that healthy...

Between May 6th and May 11th, 5 weeks after my new hives were setup, one was stolen. The hive was located on Oak Ridge Rd in Old Ridge. The hive consisted of 2 medium bodies, platform, bottom board, inside top and telescoping top. I believe my placement of hives was the issue; too visible from the r...