Ethnography is a research method often associated with anthropology but is also popular in sociology. The researcher becomes a participant observer in a social...
I read where you could use cinnamon arround/in(?) the hives to deter ants. I had ants on my kitchen counter this spring and I sprinkled just a little cinnamon...
I read where you could use cinnamon arround/in(?) the hives to deter ants. I had ants on my kitchen counter this spring and I sprinkled just a little cinnamon...
Sure, try it. But it takes vigilance and repeated applications. It didn't work very well for me. Carolyn ... Carolyn Chaney cchaney@... ... [Non-text...
Hi I have a couple week hives and wonder if anyone has some strong hives, that I can buy a frames worth of brood off of? (I have wire and wooden frames) thanks...
... Dave, Don't get frustrated yet. What size bars are you using and how deep is your hive? If the volume is too large they will build a natural nest and store...
It is a very bad idea to expand the brood nest after the bees shift focus from brood rearing to over wintering. The most important thing to remember is make...
Gary, I was just looking at your hive plans for the 34 bar top bar hive. I really like it. How many pounds of bees would you buy to start that hive? Thanks, ...
In any colony started from a package 3-5 lbs is ideal. Less than 3 lbs and the bees will build slowly, and more than 5lbs is a waste of bees. I like my ...
... In this country the "packages" are usually swarms you get from the other beeks in the area/club there is always an abundance. You can buy from a...
Thanks for the responses. My husband and I will be building our hives this winter and starting in the spring with bees. I can't wait! Sarah ... From:...
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With regards to TBH hives building comb, the bees have a priority of work. First is to establish the core nest and get the queen laying and some stores for...
... have any bees yet but plan to start out with two top bar hives in the spring. My partner will be constructing our hives in a few weeks. I am committed to...
Thanks Gary, I have check out biobees and have an account. You recently responded to a message I left on the forum under the pseudonym "Abelisto" :) Wes ...
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... I uploaded a record keeping book created with MS Access. I have the same one on my site it is safe to open!! Depending on what version of MS Office you...
... Hey Sarah, A follower board is designed to reduce the hive volume. The only time I use them is when I install a new package or swarm in early spring when...
... My TBH design (see www.biobees.com) uses a pair of follower boards together with a side entrance. This arrangement has several benefits: - bees take a...
Hi Gary' The bars 15" (13 working) & about 10" deep, maybe 35 bars. Kenya style Checked all hives yesterday. Didn't disturb brood nests. Found lots of empty...
What race are your bees? That will have a lot to do with the brood they raise going into winter. Staying the same numbers or cutting back and also adjusting...
Carnoliian and that's what I'm saying, they didn't cut back on brood rearing & used up most of storage,. But there bringing in nectar today fast & furious ....
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I'm seeing evidence of nest cleaning, will not feed. Think they will winter OK. Let you know in Spring. My records are in calendars, (yearly reminders ) . ...
The answer to your question is, yes. You will have to insure that the brood nest is at one end of the hive and all the stores are on the other side so the...
