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- Wed May 16, 2012 8:03 am
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: Insect Control in Garden
- Replies: 5
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Insect Control in Garden
I was wondering if there are any other beekeepers on here that also garden. If so, I have a very specific question. I have a very large garden (about the size of 1/4 football field), and the front corner of the garden is about 20 yards from my hives. I placed my hives here intentionally so my veggie...
- Thu May 10, 2012 7:47 pm
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: How often to inspect?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8563
Re: How often to inspect?
Thanks again for all the advice!
- Wed May 09, 2012 7:37 pm
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: How often to inspect?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8563
Re: How often to inspect?
Thanks Wally!
On a related note, is there an optimal time of day to inspect? Should I inspect in the morning, evening, or middle of the day? Or does it matter?
On a related note, is there an optimal time of day to inspect? Should I inspect in the morning, evening, or middle of the day? Or does it matter?
- Tue May 08, 2012 5:31 pm
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: How often to inspect?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8563
How often to inspect?
I purchased 2 Nucs from Ron Young and we installed them last Sunday. I performed my first inspection of the hives 2 days ago and everything looks great. My question is this, how often should I inspect? Ron has mentioned that he has had issues with swarming, so I want to be careful not to do anything...
- Sat May 05, 2012 9:56 pm
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: Lawn maintenance around hives
- Replies: 4
- Views: 12325
Re: Lawn maintenance around hives
Thanks for the help Wally, I may just go the natural route to be safe. I think I am going to lay down some landscaping plastic and cover it with river pebbles.
- Sat May 05, 2012 8:29 pm
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: Lawn maintenance around hives
- Replies: 4
- Views: 12325
Lawn maintenance around hives
This is my first year beekeeping, and I have 2 hives. I am curious to know what many of you veterans recommend for maintaining the grass/weeds around your hives. I would like to clear enough area so I don't need to get too close to the hives with my riding mower. My hives are located in an area wher...
- Sat May 05, 2012 5:04 pm
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: New beekeeper.
- Replies: 3
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Re: New beekeeper.
Ron, Thanks for the introduction. And also, thank you very much for all your guidance thus far. Both hives have been active. I have observed them every morning and evening, and the bees are coming and going very regularly. Per your advice, I have not opened the hives yet to check on the progress. It...