Thanks for the advice. Additionally, should I freeze or chill the frames with all drone brood, larvae, and eggs before re-hiving? Chris Tifton, GA From: "Jeff...
Actually yes, I forgot that part. I did freeze the frames for about two days to not only kill all the drone brood, but also all the mites that are in those...
In a message dated 6/1/2006 7:22:24 A.M. Central Daylight Time, evanscw@... writes: Thanks for the advice. Additionally, should I freeze or chill the...
Should I freeze ... What are the benefits/problems with freezing frames? I was going to shake the bees (and the laying worker) today and hive the a new ...
In a message dated 6/1/2006 1:42:32 P.M. Central Daylight Time, evanscw@... writes: Should I freeze ... What are the benefits/problems with freezing...
Hi,yesterday while observing the hive I saw at least 2 drones flying.I only had the bees for a month. I have the hive set up Med-Deep-Med .I put on another...
charles <murt527@...> wrote: Hi,yesterday while observing the hive I saw at least 2 drones flying. I only had the bees for a month. Is seeing drones...
Hi Charlie, I just wanted to give you a shout because I also live in NH, and it's good to see a "neighbor" here on the group! I started two hives, my first,...
... it's good to see a "neighbor" here on the group! I started two hives, my first, this spring. Hasn't the weather been something this year? I was pretty...
... it's good to see a "neighbor" here on the group! I started two hives, my first, this spring. Hasn't the weather been something this year? I was pretty...
Charlie, we really are neighbors...I live on College Hill Road in Henniker, where are you? Small World isn't it? I have one hive of Carni's and one of Italians...
... Henniker, where are you? ... and ... hives, ... I ... of ... boxes ... because ... It's ... do ... between ... frames .Where ... year .Thinking about...
... Henniker, where are you? ... and ... hives, ... I ... of ... boxes ... because ... It's ... do ... between ... frames .Where ... year .Thinking about...
Well Charlie, I thought I was the only one in Henniker that had bees, I haven't seen anyone else. Sorry to hear about the dog damage, but I suspect that dog...
Darcy Holleman <gardenbeez@...> wrote: I am worried about bears, and have put up an electric fence, but don't have much confidence in that stopping them....
... don't have much confidence in that stopping them. We use electric fencing a lot for our livestock and to keep out predators. My best advice is buy the...
Todd <TODDWILLIS@...> wrote: We use electric fencing a lot for our livestock and to keep out predators. Most modern fences pulse so you can get off of...
Peanut Butter smeared on the fence is also an excellent attractant for Bears and teaches them not to mess around. The trick with electic fencing is to make...
All, I did a removal today of a nice feral colony near my house, and it was WELL worth it. The neighbors were all excited and want me to move several bee ...
I definitely intend to save these bees. I'm planning to stop by the bee supply store and pick up a new hive and several hive bodies this week. My biggest...
It might very well be easier and safer to remove the hivebody from the
frames, instead of the frames from the box. Sparky ... From: Jeff Lunglhofer Date:...
I’d think with some careful drilling & cutting you should be able to get some slots or something at the top & bottom of each box to have room to get a prybar...
dstrenio, What part of N.E. are you in? Brudd dstrenio <dstrenio@...> wrote: I would like to learn more about the honey plants of New England. I can't...
There’s a book I really like American Honey Plants by Frank Pellett; out of print now I think but shows up pretty regularly on EBay. Lew Best near Waco, TX ...
Why not just do it the simple way (KISS). Find the queen and shake her and her nurse bees into a new hive with fresh foundation...The rest will follow...She's...
In a message dated 6/4/2006 8:45:17 P.M. Central Daylight Time, dplisco@... writes: Why not just do it the simple way (KISS). Find the queen and shake her...