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Where do you keep *your* bees?
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They're back.... too early!
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"My" bees have returned, thanks to the unseasonably warm weather, so in an effort to keep them going until the plant life catches up, I am once again offering them a daily tray of bee tea, - like hummingbird nectar, but much stronger. They really appreciate it, since the only things currently in bloom here are the crocus and pussy-willows!... more »
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Leona Re: Open question
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Warning! Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles when reading posts by Checkmate. Oh, yeah... I should also mention that Laurie said the following:
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Did you just say you had BEES involved in researching and experiencing alternative diets? How's that working out for you?
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I hope Chuck got a fine for littering and disturbing the peace.... more »
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Big a$$ scary insect
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I have posted this in Dave's Garden bug ID forum as well, but figured maybe someone here might recognize this formidable critter. I am in the Catskills, and have been feeding both the hummingbirds and more recently a small swarm of honey bees. This year the yellow jackets and bumbles joined in at the buffet, and as if they know I am helping... more »
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They're back ;-)
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I wrote last fall about a swarm of bees who seemed to need help ('Odd bee situation' and Further follow up - happy bees! last October). I was so worried when I didn't see them all spring and then summer, but suddenly yesterday they reappeared at my hummingbird feeders. I quickly refilled their favorite feeder with the special blend (I was given the... more »
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Bees swarming for water
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102 degrees yesterday, and 104 predicted for today. Yesterday every bee in the county was swarming every water source in the yard. The ones on the stock tank were falling in so I added enough water to make it easier for them to drink. I saved a lot from drowning. There's some tough woody weeds in the yard the bees like to... more »
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plwood
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I have read a few posts on a forum of people who use plywood for hives/supers. Up here in my area we have CDX plywood. I have been considering using it (I could make 5 3/4 deeps from one $25 sheet). My only concern is the out-gassing of the glues. I know exterior glue releases it's gas much slower and is considered to be much less a problem. The hardware... more »
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Treating Varroa
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I have been (as I said) working on ideas to treat varroa. I know what I am posting is not ground breaking ideas but wanted feedback on what the draw backs would be. Bee lifespan: Queen = 16 days to emerging. Worker = 21 days to emerging. Drone = 24 days to emerging. So as is known 24 days is the longest to expect between emergences.... more »
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