Why do you say the queen has to mate with her offspring drones? Clipping is done after the queen has been mated. Also the queen flies to drone congregation...
The clipping of a quenne does not prevent swarming, it only delays it. With an unclipped queen the swarm issues when the queen cell is capped. When the queen...
I think the confusion is about how queens mate. The virgin queen flies out of the hive within a few days of hatching and mates with a whole bunch of drones....
I've had swarms leave with a clipped queen - they just didn't get very far. I've found them in the concrete blocks the original hive was placed on. (They even...
Got two packs of seed in the mail today. Caliendula, Shasta Daisy,Coreposis, Coneflower and Catchfly. It was a legitimite offer, small packs of seeds BUT YA...
Dear all, My neighbor, also beekeeper blain me, because my bees attack his hive and destroy the bees in it. Now he wants some finance compensation from me. I...
Thanks a bunch! Very helpful and I'm going to give it a try. We're still having unusually warm stretches (today it's supposed to be in the mid 60s when we're...
Thank you Mike, But, how can he prove it. Also, what if he does. I can't tell the bees not go there, ore keep them in house as domestic pets. Ivo Mike...
Thank you Mike, It is so helpful to have your valuable opinion. I live in Bulgaria, Europe end here is no text in our regulations concerning such a phenomenon....
Hello, I acquired several old beehives, smokers and some hoods last year. I want to take up beekeeping in Englewood Colorado. I am keeping my eyes open for...
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Can someone explain to me why my honey is becoming so thick? I harvested about four weeks ago and left the honey in clean, sealed 5 gallon buckets. Today the...
Hi Mark, Just a tip for a great learning experience, check with the Denver Botanical Gardens for beekeeping course. I used to live there and there was a...
Hi Steve, Just a wild guess...is it just cold? Been in your garage? Try putting it out in the sun with a black garbage bag over it for a few hours when the...
Your honey is crystallising. Honey is a supersaturated solution of sugars. These will eventually crystallise and give you what you have. Brassica ( Rape,...
Hi Mark, Firts I'd like to wish you well in starting beekeeping. Now about your queries: Old Brood combs the best way to extract wax from them is in a solar...
If it doesn't melt first make sure it isn't plastic comb. If it is wax you may have to prime the pot with some new wax to give the stuff something to melt...
Hi Mark, and welcome! I just happen to be in Colorado as well - Hudson (outside Brighton). If you're looking for a great local resource, call Jerry, of the...
Hi Mike, I see you know Jerry as well, I agree he's a great guy with tons of knowledge. So - questions for you on straining your wax through an old t-shirt: I...
Hi Pete, Just wondering about the bag of sugar being placed over the hole in the inner cover. How do you ventilate the hive if that hole is plugged? I was...
HI Kellie, Don't hesitate to talk with Jerry about your wax situation. He's always been very helpful. If you have mold growing on your wax, I'd suggest it...
When I melt old brood comb wax I use a DOUBLE BOILER. Put about a 4th by volume of water in with the wax and strain it through a paint strainer into a five...
It sounds like your honey is granulating, most often this is a function of the type of nectar that was gathered for the honey. Usually you can liquefy the...
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