Hellow Alana, I've enjoyed reading your article. I'm about to start a beekeeeping website in Chile near soon and I would like to cite some paraghaps of your...
The Hive Scale Drawing has been updated. http://nordykebeefarm.com/forum/forum_topics.asp?FID=6&PN=1 Jon __________________________________________________ Do...
Shanta said; ... You don't have to believe it to make it true or not. There are many several beekeepers whom you can meet on organicbeekeepers@yahoogroups.com....
From some of the literature I have been reading about replacing queens and swarm control, it seems that the fall of the year is a better time to replace queens...
I agree with you, Scot, that hive management is a key to keeping down pests and diseases of all kinds. BUT when it comes to the mites you have to do something...
Early spring when the hive has started developing is a good time to replace queens but when nectar flow really start it is hard to make the hive accept a new...
Hello all, I just checked the small supers I had added to the Large hive bodies about a month ago. I have seen no change in these supers, no drawing of the...
Here is some more from Charles Koover. http://nordykebeefarm.com/forum/forum_topics.asp?FID=6&PN=1 Along with the 11 frame brood chambers is information on how...
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Mike Gillmore
magfamhist@...
Aug 8, 2005 9:49 pm
Great question. I have a hive in the same kind of condition. Look forward to hearing the responses. ... From: "sharonsstables" <lockha885@...>...
Sharon and Mike, I haven't had much luck getting bees to draw foundation after the days start to get shorter. When the days shorten, it's a signal to the queen...
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Mike Gillmore
magfamhist@...
Aug 9, 2005 1:38 am
Jon, Mine was a swarm too, from early June. They did very well drawing out the first 13 or 14 deep frames but now they will not touch the remaining deep ...
Hi all, I am replying about the Plastic Foundation that Mike used. I used the all Wax foundation on the supers and they still didn't go there to store me any...
If there is not much nectar flow and you don't expect much, the bees may not draw it up this year at all. You can encourage them to do it by swapping half the...
Hi Lynn, I think the Nectar flow is about over. We only have the Asters and the Virgins Bower to bloom, the Joepye Weed and the Iron Weed is in bloom now, but...
I am located in NW KY, only have 1 hive. If, I can find a Queen this late in the year, I would like to requeen. I have seen various suggestions about ways to...
Queens should be pretty easy to find; much easier now than in the spring. Please contact me off-list if you need a source & want one; have a couple of good...
In a message dated 8/11/2005 7:12:56 A.M. Central Daylight Time, davpress@... writes: I am located in NW KY, only have 1 hive. If, I can find a Queen...
A good local bee supplier is Simpsons bees, I live in SE Ohio..._Simpson's Beekeeping Supplies_ (http://www.homestead.com/beekeepers/Simpsons.html) he may...
... That is an excellent question and one I don't see asked very often. I got to pondering that question myself and decided to experiment. I have no proof and...
To ... Hi Phil, I would just caution you not to put it too near the hives. It will get the little darlins in the mood to rob from their neighbors. We just...
Hello! I'm a painter working in encaustics (beeswax, damar varnish, dry pigment) as my medium and need a neverending (well, nearly) supply of beeswax. I can...
Something silly to contribute to this thread is that I work my hives from front to back so that I am not in the beeway of the hives I just worked when I open...
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aceinthehole
aceinthehole@...
Aug 13, 2005 4:52 am
How does your theory apply to a 4/pallet operation. ace ... From: "amandasfarm31" <amandasfarm30@...> To: <beekeeping@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday,...
... My two hives are on the same sturdy table about 8" apart as well, but I've been dissatisfied with this arrangement and this winter will most likely move...
... Could you describe your set up a bit and maybe I could elaborate for you. Amanda _________________________________________________________________ Express...
... I'm not sure if a design on the front of the hive will help or not. That's one reason I want to try it. I've also wondered if there is something more ...
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Mike Gillmore
magfamhist@...
Aug 13, 2005 5:39 pm
This is a follow up on the following message from July 19th. I wonder if someone could explain what has caused this. As you will see below, I decided to wait...
