Awhile back, Canadian bee researcher Steve Pernal looked at methods used to decontaminate woodenware. (Some numbers I have bookmarked.) 1. Scorching and Virkon...
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jens_khan
Jan 16, 2005 8:29 pm
In Denmark a blend of lye and soap is the most common way to clean frames and supers whether you have AFB, EFB or not. It removes all wax, fat and dirt left on...
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Matthew McCleary
hayduke505
Jan 17, 2005 4:28 pm
Hello, I live in south-central New Mexico. For the last week or two I've noticed that there are dozens of honeybees attacking my birdfeeders. They seem to be...
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davidbrowder
david_w_browder
Jan 17, 2005 4:44 pm
They're looking for pollen, the dust on the bottom of the feeder will do in a pinch. If ya got anyone nearby feeding cattle sweetfeed or something similar...
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M Nist
mnist_99
Jan 17, 2005 5:44 pm
I've seen the same behavior here with my bees. We had 68 degree temps last week and those bees were going wild in the bird feeder. I noticed that they had...
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Ron/Eefje van Mierlo
beehameuph
Jan 17, 2005 7:21 pm
Ehh.. I understand your thinking, but it would not be correct to think that lower numbers of spores after a less than thorough treatment could ever be a ...
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Matthew McCleary
hayduke505
Jan 17, 2005 8:22 pm
Yes indeed. Someone sent me this link: http://www.wbu.com/edu/bees.htm Which says that they are interested in cornmeal dust, which I suppose is a natural...
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Thomas
wolflord200069
Jan 17, 2005 11:39 pm
Hi guys just moved to New Oreans, an i'm looking for a new honey contaction, i know thats sounds bad, i make mead an my honey stock is all most gone, any one...
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dickbeekeeper
Jan 18, 2005 4:44 pm
A neighbor of my father in upstate New York cuts firewood for sale. In March when the weather warms, the neighbor tells me he sees lots of bees in the sawdust...
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D.O.
kg6mvx
Jan 18, 2005 5:01 pm
Wood has cellulose, which most insects (including bees) and mammals cannot digest. Maybe they are getting sap? ... __________________________________ Do you...
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Matthew
mpteleski
Jan 18, 2005 5:38 pm
what is the general opinion about feeding pollen in the early season? I usually start sugar water in early march, but never fed pollen before. thanks matthew ...
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dickbeekeeper
Jan 18, 2005 7:24 pm
... I won't disagree with that. ... Sap does contain starch and sugars which, if I'm not mistaken, are somewhat related. Some will say starch is not digestible...
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davidbrowder
david_w_browder
Jan 19, 2005 1:18 am
I usually feed em pollen substitute in Feburary. Sometimes they eat it, sometimes not. Tried making patties and just dry powder. Noticed that when they're in...
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Shanta McBain
shantamcbain
Jan 19, 2005 5:16 am
... There is more to burning the hives than just killing the spores in the hive. You should burn the bees with them. They are completely contaminated with AFB ...
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amodrall
Jan 19, 2005 2:56 pm
A beekeeping friend tells me that one of my 2 hives is strong enough to split this spring. I have never done this. Do I need to buy a second queen, or expect...
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zoodood71
Jan 19, 2005 10:24 pm
... enough ... If you let the split raise its own, it will be 28 days before the new queen goes from larvae to laying eggs. Then another 21 days before those...
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mbcndbeekeeper
Jan 21, 2005 12:50 am
What I would do is purchase a queen. It will greatly increase your colonies chances for a successfull start. I do....
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djubaya
Jan 21, 2005 6:19 pm
Dear friends, A local Jewish community group is holding a tree planting event at Catchtail Gardens... ALL ARE WELCOME!!! This is an open event for the...
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david flathman
flathmand
Jan 21, 2005 6:45 pm
my thought is to watch your hives as we approach spring. when you see a swarm cell / queen cell start a new hive with that. feed feed feed and it will work. ...
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jens_khan
Jan 21, 2005 6:58 pm
I would wait until the end of the spring. That way you have a strong famíly in the spring, when there are a lot of flowers to visit. Wait until the big...
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david flathman
flathmand
Jan 21, 2005 7:12 pm
a hive in may is worth a load of hay....... start feeding early to encourage an extremely heavy build up and then split as soon as you see swarm cells. ...
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Rich WD6ESZ
wd6es
Jan 21, 2005 9:49 pm
I just recieved a phone call from a gentleman in San Clemente who says he is getting out of the hobby and is giving away his hive for free. His name is Trevor...
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josie ward
irisjosiew
Jan 22, 2005 12:27 am
Hi Rich, I would sure like to get the free bee hive. I am in San Jose. I don't know where San Clemente is from where I am. ... ...
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Rich WD6ESZ
wd6es
Jan 23, 2005 7:56 am
South down the California coast. Did you call him? Rich...
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josie ward
irisjosiew
Jan 24, 2005 5:26 am
I haven't call him yet. He is 400 miles south of San Jose. Josie ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - Get yours free!...
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James A. Ward
almost_a_father
Jan 25, 2005 6:20 am
I am planning my new spring flower beds and want some advise on plants. I would like to put in a HUGE Daylily bed, but am wondering if these are good for the...
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Kalia Kliban
kalia_net
Jan 25, 2005 5:46 pm
... Salvias are a really good way to go, and you could put a few along the back of a row of daylilies and they'd look great. White Sage (s. apiana) and Indigo...
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Ferguson Apiaries
ontariobeeman
Jan 25, 2005 10:58 pm
In Ontario we tried to plant some of the best honey plants for bees. One of our men had several thousands of plants started. I have Anis hyssop , catnip ,...
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James A. Ward
almost_a_father
Jan 25, 2005 11:11 pm
So, I am guessing that Daylilies are not a good plant for the bees. DARN! I Love Daylilies! I have never heard of Mountain Mint... where can I find some? ...
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James A. Ward
almost_a_father
Jan 25, 2005 11:22 pm
I am having a hard time searching for places to get Indigo Spires... any suggestions? I am looking into the others on Ebay. Not sure if I want to order seeds...
