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First Hive Inspection of 2018: Will the Bees Starve?
We finally have a day that is warm enough to go into the hives. It has been raining for days and days, and finding a time where the weather was right was a challenge. We ended up with a little … Continue reading
Beginning Beekeeping Part Four: Open Feeding
Part four of our beginning beekeeping series focuses on open feeding. When you get that package of bees, or when the bees are coming out of winter, they are going to be out scouring for food. Open feeding is an … Continue reading
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Beginning Beekeeping: Part Three- Bee Suit Review
You will see many beekeepers who tend bees without the use of a suit. At times, I do the same, but there will also be times when you want a suit. When you get one, this is one area where … Continue reading
What to Plant for Beekeeping in the Dearth.
We recently took a video tour of the property. Not focusing on the animals, the garden, or anything like that. This time, we were looking at something specific. What do plant to ensure the bees have food and resources year … Continue reading
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Carport Bee Hive Removal: Batesville, Mississippi
We headed out to the other side of Batesville to do a cut-out from a carport. The homeowner said that she thought the bees have only been there a couple of months. We ended up finding a hive that had … Continue reading
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2 Minute Tip: Swiffer Pad Hive Beetle Traps
I got a request in a comment on a YouTube video asking how to use Swiffer pads or paper towels for hive beetle control in a hive. I put together a quick Two Minute Tip showing how to install them. … Continue reading
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Hive Beetle Infestation
So, the hives in the back apiary are infested…. badly. The good news is that the front apiary is looking strong. I reworked the hives in the back, essentially replacing everything in an attempt to save those two.
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