Milford MA is about 30 miles southwest of Boston. It was suggested I put my name out with the local police & fire departments - I'm thinking about stopping by...
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Gary Glaenzer
glaenzer2000
May 4, 2012 12:37 pm
woke this AM @ 0445 to the sound of thunder and about 0510 the sky opened up 'official's NWS total is 0.63" in the 6 hours ending at 0600 but that's at the...
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ClaudetteH
hanscomc
May 4, 2012 1:53 pm
The gentleman who told me he had colony collapse said that when he checked his hives in early sping, all the honey was gone and the bees were gone....there...
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ClaudetteH
hanscomc
May 4, 2012 1:58 pm
I bought a new type this year that was recommended to me. I have all medium supers so this feeder does take the place of two frames. It has two opening that...
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Marie Taylor
red853
May 4, 2012 5:08 pm
Thats the one my bee guy sold me. I am taking mine out tomorrow. I noticed that every time I changed the mix in it there were lots of dead bees.  Marie ...
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Ruary Rudd
ruary2003
May 4, 2012 5:15 pm
Well if all the hoeny was gone and all the bees were gone then he certainly did NOT have CCD, there are specific symptoms before a collapse can be called CCD....
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Bill
billbird2111
May 4, 2012 5:27 pm
Gary, Sounds like one royal mess to me, but I suppose it's the best way. Thanks for the advice. Should I come across something similar, I'll try it. Bill...
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Crzy-Pony
crzybishma
May 4, 2012 5:47 pm
Could you guys state where you are so we can relate? thanks Marlene ... From: Gary Glaenzer <glaenzer@...> Subject: [Beekeeping] rain and more rain...
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Crzy-Pony
crzybishma
May 4, 2012 5:47 pm
PS I am in NH ... From: Gary Glaenzer <glaenzer@...> Subject: [Beekeeping] rain and more rain and probably swarms To: Beekeeping@yahoogroups.com Date:...
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Gary Glaenzer
glaenzer2000
May 4, 2012 5:55 pm
Jacksonville IL 90 miles N of St. Louis MO ... From: Crzy-Pony To: Beekeeping@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 12:46 PM Subject: Re: [Beekeeping]...
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Crzy-Pony
crzybishma
May 4, 2012 5:57 pm
LOL Thanks I have a friend in Winonna (sp) Havent spoken in quite a while tho Marlene NH ... From: Gary Glaenzer <glaenzer@...> Subject: Re:...
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Crzy-Pony
crzybishma
May 4, 2012 5:59 pm
I have one inside that I have used before and I have a new hive top feeder for the first time , I figured that the HT would be good for spring and the inner...
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Gary Glaenzer
glaenzer2000
May 4, 2012 6:02 pm
never heard of a Winona in IL MN, yes G ... From: Crzy-Pony To: Beekeeping@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 12:57 PM Subject: Re: [Beekeeping] rain...
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Barbara Lindberg
barbaralindb...
May 4, 2012 6:27 pm
You’re most likely referring to the black plastic narrow feeder that’s like a hollow frame. You pour the syrup directly into it. And yes it drowns tons...
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Maria
clbsgirls
May 4, 2012 6:33 pm
I read somehwere that two deeps are better for increasing survival rates over winter. I'm in Ga, where last winter was crazy warm. I know that by adding two...
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Marie Taylor
red853
May 4, 2012 6:35 pm
Thanks, I will remember that when I need to feed again. Â Marie ________________________________ From: Barbara Lindberg <barblindberg@...> To:...
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Crzy-Pony
crzybishma
May 4, 2012 7:17 pm
Sorry Missouri ... From: Gary Glaenzer <glaenzer@...> Subject: Re: [Beekeeping] rain and more rain and probably swarms To:...
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Gary Glaenzer
glaenzer2000
May 4, 2012 7:34 pm
OK that's about 250 miles S of here G ... From: Crzy-Pony To: Beekeeping@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 2:17 PM Subject: Re: [Beekeeping] rain and...
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Annie Moon
one_likethewind
May 4, 2012 8:48 pm
Unless the hive was robbed out after... Sent from my iPhone...
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Barbara Lindberg
barbaralindb...
May 4, 2012 9:00 pm
With CCD bees won't rob out the hive. Barbara Ontario, Canada _____ From: Beekeeping@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Beekeeping@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Annie...
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Gary Glaenzer
glaenzer2000
May 4, 2012 10:42 pm
Good evening all; How many of you make any parts of your hives ? I long ago gave up on trying to make the interior parts.........although I guess if you have...
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Mike S
mws1112004
May 5, 2012 1:46 am
.... bees will not take as well to top feeders as they will not go upwards in search of their food. Was this a mistype? Bees do go upwards in search of more...
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Mike S
mws1112004
May 5, 2012 2:01 am
... basket looking inserts so the bees have something to climb in and out of. ... A lot of dead bees in the feeder is sometimes an indicator of an advanced...
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Mike S
mws1112004
May 5, 2012 2:13 am
Many beekeepers instead do plastic baggies – ziplock bags which are filled about ¾ full and sealed.  Then they are placed on top of the frames. A box...
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Mike S
mws1112004
May 5, 2012 2:23 am
Unless the hive was robbed out after...  (Referring to hives containing no honey but claimed to have CCD) One indicator of CCD is that the hives are NOT...
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Ruary Rudd
ruary2003
May 5, 2012 6:32 am
Sorry one of the symptoms is that the hives does NOT get robbed. Ruary ... From: Beekeeping@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Beekeeping@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of...
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Annie Moon
one_likethewind
May 5, 2012 3:49 pm
Has anyone ever lost a hive where it looks like the bees are just frozen in place? Some look like they were crawling around, some have their heads in cells...
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Long Beach Honey Bee
kurland
May 5, 2012 3:59 pm
When bees die while they have their heads inside cells is an indication that they starved to death. Do you see any pollen and nectar anywhere? In cold weather,...
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Crzy-Pony
crzybishma
May 5, 2012 11:48 pm
Yes that is how I found mine in late winter.I decided that they starved due to not having enough bees to keep the hive warm so they could move to the honey...
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Mike S
mws1112004
May 6, 2012 9:12 am
Has anyone ever lost a hive where it looks like the bees are just frozen in place? Some look like they were crawling around, some have their heads in cells...
