I lean strongly, if imperfectly, toward organicism. And on an organicbees list, bleach was in disfavor. IFD you use it, no odor may remain. Time, or an oven...
Honey May Inhibit Intestinal Bacteria Growth The In Vitro Susceptibility of Campylobacter spp. to the Antibacterial Effect of Manuka Honey Eur J Clin Microbiol...
Honey-Pollen Mixture Reduces Cholesterol Levels Obtaining of a Symbiotic Product Based on Lactic Bacteria, Pollen and Honey Pakistan Journal of Biological...
Hello, Would somebody be kind enough and let me know how to move a hive this time of the year without the bees returning to their old location.Thanks in...
I have done it either early in the morning or later in the evening when they are all in the hive. They say you should move them a couple miles from original...
How about moving hives to a sheltered location once the cold weather sets in ? Say, late November/early December ? Mine are in the open and exposed to the...
-- Hello, Thanks for everybody answers. Infortunately I have to keep them on my property. Thanks anyhow. Roncevau81 ... weather ... move a hive ... miles ... ...
You could always set up a wind block to help deflect the wind. Cold is one thing. Wind with the cold is another. Â Alan, Lakeview, NY ...who knows alot about...
With the disclaimer "I've read that...", you could cover the entrance with a pile grass, and/or leave some small branches in front of the hive for a couple...
Does anybody have experience with wrapping their hives in reflectix for winter. Basically bubble wrap coated with foil on both sides. The traditional wrap has...
... I have used pallets anchored with metal fence posts temporally,followed with a row of blueberry bushes about 10 feet on the windward exposure Dan V in the...
Just to let the group know, I have been in contact with the maker of Bee Quick, and he has informed me Bee Quick will be back on supplier shelves in the next...
Bee Venom Therapy Boosts Traditional Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications Clinical Randomized Study of Bee-Sting Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis Zhen Ci Yan Jiu,...
www.beebehavior.com/wrapping_hives_alaska.php How would it not trap or hold moisture? Foil & plastic do just that. That said, how much moisture is there, and...
Bees produce copious amounts of moisture in the winter. The honey they use to keep the cluster warm turns into carbon dioxide and water vapor. You have to...
I use the 3/4 thick styro insulation found at Lowes/Home Depot. I cut it to fit aroud the hive and tie it secure. I also prop up the styro feeder from the main...
Video: `Artificial Beeswax' Caused Allergic Reaction Paris Woman Who had Severe Allergic Reaction to Lip Gloss Tells Her Story Stephanie Brletic, KXII-TV,...
Clay,? I have been using this for several years (from Home Depot ) as well as fiber ceiling board on top of the inner cover.? And while I have no empiric...
Hey folks I guess I owe a few of you a apoligy.and that is what I intend to do. Sorry I have been away from my good friends and fellow beekeepers so...
Dear Russell, So glad to hear from you again! This list really missed you (I missed you!) and your sage advice. I'm so glad to hear you are carrying on with...
Hi Peggy  So nice to hear from you again...  As to the drones..I grin they have had a great life ...groomed not a care in the world...fed when hungry..no...
Dwanye  Good to hear you had a good yr..get that feed bag going and you will have a good winter for the bees....not sure where you live but I like my bees...
Bee Venom May Be Useful in Treating Melanoma Honeybee Venom Induces Calcium-Dependent But Caspase-Independent Apoptotic Cell Death inHuman Melanoma A2058 Cells...
Russell, Â I am so glad to hear from you my friend!!!! My splits are doing well. I am wondering how much honey these smaller splits need to overwinter in...