I only recently saw that term. I thought it was likely a contraction of bee and geek. But checking the dictionary the accepted definitions are: 1.) A...
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Gary Glaenzer
glaenzer2000
Dec 14, 2012 8:31 pm
What is it with the slang like 'beeks' ???? Good grief, is it THAT much trouble to write 'beekeepers' ? It's nearly as bad as amateur radio operators...
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mdudley@...
mdudley
Dec 14, 2012 7:28 pm
... I don't disagree with that. It is true that if chemicals had not been used commercial beekeepers would have been wiped out, and that many food crops would...
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habutti
Dec 14, 2012 6:33 pm
I too would like to return to the days when beekeeping was so hands free, but the reality is that the mites are here and we must deal with them in one way or...
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mdudley@...
mdudley
Dec 13, 2012 3:02 pm
Indeed. I will report back on them later. I am getting a nuc around the first of April. For those interested here is his website: ...
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Mike S
mws1112004
Dec 13, 2012 2:52 pm
... Randy Oliver has started a study of varroa free bees. He's asked beekeepers who do not treat their bees and have hives that have been treatment free for...
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dale.tongue@...
ac7np
Dec 13, 2012 2:36 pm
It would be interesting to watch your bees progress throughout the year(s) since they have no susceptibility with varroa. If your supplier has done such a...
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mdudley@...
mdudley
Dec 12, 2012 7:19 pm
Unfortunately the use of poisons by commercial beekeepers is why we still have a problem with mites. If it had not been for that, ALL mite susceptible genetic...
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Charles Walter
habutti
Dec 12, 2012 6:08 pm
Idaho beekeepers could soon have another tool to use in their battle to control varroa mites, honeybee parasites that have been linked to colony collapse...
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Charles Walter
habutti
Dec 12, 2012 6:08 pm
First in a series of updates about the Eastern Apicultural Society's Annual Conference and Short Course in 2013 West Chester University West Chester, PA August...
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Charles Walter
habutti
Dec 11, 2012 6:42 pm
“The development of different bees from the same DNA in the larvae is one of the clearest examples of epigenetics in action – mechanisms that go beyond the...
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Mike S
mws1112004
Dec 10, 2012 5:14 pm
From: mdudley@... <mdudley@...> ... could get the name and phone number of the breeder that uses lime. I will try to forward the request to...
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mdudley@...
mdudley
Dec 10, 2012 4:36 pm
I emailed Mr. Freeman about the lime and he was wanting to know if he could get the name and phone number of the breeder that uses lime. Here is his response:...
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Q Farm
q.farm
Dec 10, 2012 7:53 am
Scientists at Arizona State University have discovered that older honey bees effectively reverse brain aging when they take on nest responsibilities typically...
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mdudley@...
mdudley
Dec 8, 2012 5:31 pm
Salt or any poison on the ground under a hive will help break the life cycle of the beetle since the grubs drop to the ground to form pupae which then hatch to...
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roger g
toad08551
Dec 8, 2012 1:48 pm
I read somewhere that spreading salt around under hive works well. Anyone tried or know more on it?? roger NJ...
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Stephen Johnson
reeferret
Dec 7, 2012 11:00 pm
Thanks for passing it along!...
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mdudley@...
mdudley
Dec 7, 2012 9:38 pm
Good idea. That got me thinking about diatomaceous earth, which I have a bag for other things. Did a quick search and found others are using this as well: ...
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Mike S
mws1112004
Dec 7, 2012 8:33 pm
... I might suggest using pickling lime which can be found in grocery stores.  A queen raising operation uses that with reportedly excellent results. And,...
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mdudley@...
mdudley
Dec 7, 2012 5:49 pm
I am working on getting into beekeeping again now that the many problems with the mites and beetles have been pretty well resolved. Reading reports on the net...
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Charles Walter
habutti
Dec 7, 2012 5:41 pm
Oh, oh, looks like the house of cards is about to tumble down....might be time to get on the phone and call your elected officials, just a thought. Read more...
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mommyhen42
Dec 6, 2012 7:37 pm
What I did was buy 4 pieces of 3' rebar and 3 2x4's I cut one of the 2x4's into 4 equal lengths and the other one in half Then I built it to look like a ladder...
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Charles Walter
habutti
Dec 6, 2012 7:01 pm
Early snow melt in Colorado's Rocky Mountains has cued flowers to bloom early, causing honeybees and hummingbirds to miss feeding opportunities, new research...
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Charles Walter
habutti
Dec 5, 2012 4:40 pm
The company, which operates its North American headquarters in RTP, plans to open a North American Bee Care Center next July in RTP. Read more at:...
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MATT
jetjockeybearup
Dec 5, 2012 7:43 am
Hello all I'd like to invite you to have a look at the new CWBA website at http://www.yakimabees.com/ The Central Washington Beekeepers Association (CWBA) is a...
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mdudley@...
mdudley
Dec 5, 2012 2:12 am
Paver stones or similar would need to be placed for it to sit on. I agree concrete or cinder blocks are much cheaper, but my wife thinks they are UGLY! Thanks...
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Mike S
mws1112004
Dec 5, 2012 2:06 am
... My thoughts as well. My stands are two cinder blocks high with 4 X 4 landscape timbers on top. I have three hives to a stand. Mike in LA...
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Alan
axeman_002000
Dec 5, 2012 12:08 am
Cinder blocks may be cheaper. Alan ________________________________ From: "mdudley@..." <mdudley@...> To: Beekeeping@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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Mike S
mws1112004
Dec 4, 2012 8:16 pm
... Galvanized steel water heater stand. Right off the top of my head I see that you would need something under the feet, otherwise they would sink unevenly...
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mdudley@...
mdudley
Dec 4, 2012 6:44 pm
I am now in an area with lots of skunks and racoons. I think it prudent to raise the hive higher than when I used to keep them on concrete blocks. I just ran...
