... its probally wax cappings from opening cells. Dwayne.S...
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Mike S
mws1112004
Mar 6, 2009 12:31 am
... Today we have 60 degrees so I look inside the hive and i see a sawdust/sand like substance covering the bottom board. The bees look fine and numerous, so...
13213
hivehealth
Mar 6, 2009 12:22 pm
Video: Russians Use Honey to Treat Eyes, Heart, Libido Russians and Their Love of Honey AFP, 3/5/2009 ...
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The Browns
leighco9
Mar 6, 2009 1:58 pm
Sounds like wax. Have you checked the frames? ... From: Beekeeping@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Beekeeping@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of peacecorpscraig Sent:...
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peacecorpscraig
Mar 6, 2009 2:43 pm
Thanks for the replies to my last message. New query--Is there anyone on the list who sells, or knows sellers, in Illinois? Thanks Craig...
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Dwayne
swampratman2000
Mar 7, 2009 2:28 am
... go to honeybeesonline.com i thank there in illinois Dwayne.S...
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Kelly Savino
primalmommy
Mar 7, 2009 3:01 am
I'm in Ohio, and we had -15F temps for a long spell -- it's been a bitterly cold winter, overall. I have one little backyard hive in a neighborhood (plus four...
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Lew Best
lewbest2000
Mar 7, 2009 3:14 am
I'd keep it for new bees; put the word out that you want swarms; you have an excellent start there for a swarm imho. Swarms are free bees! I'd try to get at...
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Peggy Willenberg
coonmother
Mar 8, 2009 3:28 pm
It has been a very cold winter in MN, and I fear I have lost my bees. I don't want to open the hive to look yet bcause it is still below freezing. We have...
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David O.
kg6mvx
Mar 8, 2009 3:58 pm
I'm with Lew, Kelly. Keep the hive for a swarm. Harvest out the existing honey. Get on swarm lists. I've given up buying bees in favor of feral bees with...
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Mike McDonald
pyrite90
Mar 8, 2009 5:27 pm
This isn't related to luring swarms, but rather your anxiety over not seeing bees flying. For about $10 you can purchase a stethoscope at most pharmacies. You...
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Peggy Willenberg
coonmother
Mar 8, 2009 5:51 pm
I already have a stethoscope! Thank you so much! ... From: "Mike McDonald" <pyrite90@...> To: <Beekeeping@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009...
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sherill lockwood
sherillynn
Mar 8, 2009 7:14 pm
Last year, I believe it was Russell that told me to get some lemon oil, which I did, and a swarm trap. I got two swarms so you may try that. Â Sherill ... ...
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providerof4@...
providerof4
Mar 8, 2009 8:19 pm
Can u explian the steps to get a swarm with lemon oil. I mainly go get them out of trees and buildings when I'm called but I would like to try something new. ...
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Peggy Willenberg
coonmother
Mar 8, 2009 8:34 pm
Thank you for the tip, I'm afraid I will need it. I listened at the hive with a stethoscope and there was not a sound. I think they froze :-( Peggy in MN ... ...
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Mike McDonald
pyrite90
Mar 8, 2009 8:54 pm
First, a minor correction. It's lemongrass oil, not lemon oil. You can get it anywhere essential oils are sold. Put an empty hive with old comb in the area...
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sherill lockwood
sherillynn
Mar 8, 2009 9:04 pm
You are right Mike! Sorry I went from my memory and didn't look in the fridge at the label. I stand corrected. Sherill ... From: Mike McDonald...
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Mike McDonald
pyrite90
Mar 8, 2009 9:33 pm
Don't worry about it. It seems the older I get, the more I'm sure I used to know. Turns out the only reason I knew it was because I was counting inventory in...
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Adam and Jennifer Hun...
huntley_hives
Mar 9, 2009 1:39 am
Where at in Ohio are you, i live in northeast Indiana and my tree guy has four logs of honeybee colonies in his woods he's saved for me to open up when the...
13230
mayfields22
Mar 9, 2009 1:01 pm
Oh Kelly I am so sorry to hear you lost your bees and your husband got laid off! :((( Sign of the times I guess.... Hope things start going better soon! -15...
13231
bgram68
Mar 9, 2009 3:32 pm
Ventilation is the key. I lost 3 hives last winter because of moisture condensation and poor ventilation. This year I had great success with screened bottom...
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Peggy Willenberg
coonmother
Mar 9, 2009 3:45 pm
Thanks...I did try to achieve this. Used a screened bottom board and shimmed up the outer cover. Maybe I let too much cold air in? Peggy in MN ... From:...
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roger
toad08551
Mar 10, 2009 2:12 am
Is there any reason you can't use copper for the metal frame rest in the hive? I know the ones you buy are i think stainless steel. I have some thin sheets of...
13234
Ken
kenneth_haas
Mar 10, 2009 4:27 am
Where r u located in illinois? ... From: peacecorpscraig <craigvivian@...> Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 8:43 AM To: Beekeeping@yahoogroups.com ...
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Sarah Komar
olivia1475
Mar 10, 2009 4:31 am
Hello, I'm starting my second season now. I am going into my hive for the first time this season next weekend. What I am looking for? What will I see? How will...
13236
swansonsj
Mar 10, 2009 4:32 am
Beefore I start let me tell you that I know what I am asking is probably not recommended but new hives are not a possibility at this time. I was given three...
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Mike McDonald
pyrite90
Mar 10, 2009 11:11 am
Look for pollen and nectar. Look for brood in a tight pattern. You don't have to find the queen if you find evidence of the queen. That is, if there is plenty...
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Mike McDonald
pyrite90
Mar 10, 2009 11:13 am
You could make it from other materials, provided it can hold the weight. If memory serves, a deep frame filled with honey weighs about 6 pounds. Mike...
13239
roger
toad08551
Mar 10, 2009 12:49 pm
They rest are on ledge for the frames so they really don't need to hold weight, aren't they just so it's easy to clean off built up wax and propolis whitout...
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Greg Fink
greenman_rn
Mar 10, 2009 1:08 pm
Has anyone ever insured their hive equipment? I have an appointment with my agent this weekend to discuss other matters, and thought about exploring this....
