... Thanks Norm, it's a rough draft, and still can be improved. On the survey, it might reveal data that more ferals are recovering near to populated areas,...
... as possible (natural cells. No treatments. Very little intrusion.) and they swarm, would that swarm be more feral than if it came from more domesticated...
A study done in the mid 1990's showed a high level of Apis Mellifera Mellifera mDNA in feral bees across the southern US. The National Honey Board has said...
OK. That's very interesting and informative for a newbe. But since I know next to nothing about it, how and when are the best to catch them. I always have lots...
Here in Indiana swarms start to appear after the first flow in early summer. I have business cards out with tree trimmers, the Health Department, and Pest...
I would also add to put your name in with any state conservation agency, department of natural resources, local police/fire/animal control, any garden center...
... Sounds like a good plan! Don't forget swarm traps. Because I catch swarms and transport them in 5 gallon buckets,,, I’ll often get hives ready and in...
... Yes, a DNA analysis of ferals would be useful, especially in the northern USA where I do not believe such a study has ever been done. We have many...
Hi All ... Yes, but the high level may not be very significant... MtDNA only shows the motherline and has no relevance to purity of breeding, it can tell you...
... shows ... tell ... a bit ... Hello Dave, I wonder if MtDNA might reveal which feral types are most adapted to an area and therefore surviving and...
Hi Joe ... I would turn that on it's head and say MtDNA will show what is surviving preferentially, but will not tell you why, adaption and out competing are...
Hello everyone, I recently purchased a used stainless steel Maxant power radial extractor. It's a monster with a 1/2hp motor & speed control, etc. and it works...
I'll check out that CLR stuff. . .looks good. Any ideas on stores that might carry it? I'll see if I could get the bolts off and replace them, but I'm a...
You should coat the inside of the old extractor with some Camcote (food grade epoxy coating: $11 per quart and it goes a long way), it's available from Brushy...
Hey, Mike, thanks for the tip about stainless steel, but I thought he said he had some pretty nasty rust inside that he wanted ideas about doing something...
We got some the other day at a grocery store. I believe wall mart would have it. Look in plumbing section. We used it to get rid of some calcium buildup on the...
The manufacturer recommends it on flatware, coffee pots, etc, so I'm guessing it's gotta be safe. I'm sure everything will need a thorough rinse, but I'm...
Thanks for the thoughts, Mike. It looks like, from his answer, that this is exactly what he plans to do. I am off to check on my bees. Thanks again for your...
I'm glad to have found this group though Bee Culture magazine. I am new to bee keeping, sadly, my neighbor who kept bees passed away this summer, but I was...
Hello, I'm a total novice in beekeeping. Recently got interested after reading a book from the library written by Aebi(Mastering the art...). I'm finishing up...
Hey Eric, Where in San Diego County do you live and keep bees? I'm also in San Diego and I have found *very* few folks in the area. . .I have 4 hives...
... Hello Eric, Collect all ferals for starting out, As you begin to catch ferals, you will see that one strain will be dominate, OR will outperform overall...
Hello All, I wanted to update you on the feral bees, wintering in the yard. I aquired a late swarm last season. Normally, I shake these late swarms out, or...
When I first started my study it took a bit before I understood that I could change the hive genetics by changing the queen. So you always have that option wih...
