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Jeanne Hansen
,
Andrew Berna
2
Jun 22
SWARM!
I am close and will check it out. Andrew Berna 608-358-4741 On Mon, Jun 22, 2026 at 10:39 AM Jeanne
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SWARM!
I am close and will check it out. Andrew Berna 608-358-4741 On Mon, Jun 22, 2026 at 10:39 AM Jeanne
Jun 22
Brian Spindel
,
Greg V
3
Jun 18
Used equipment for sale
Okay, great! On Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3:35:57 PM UTC-5 voro...@gmail.com wrote: I'd take
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Used equipment for sale
Okay, great! On Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3:35:57 PM UTC-5 voro...@gmail.com wrote: I'd take
Jun 18
William A. Stickford
, …
DeWayne Sticha
4
Jun 16
Used Beekeeping Items For Sale
They are available, Robert. Let me know when you are available. Text or phone, 630 270 7260 On
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Used Beekeeping Items For Sale
They are available, Robert. Let me know when you are available. Text or phone, 630 270 7260 On
Jun 16
DeWayne Sticha
3
Jun 14
Free hive
Thank you all for your inquiries re the free hive and EZ Nuc. The items have been claimed. Sent from
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Free hive
Thank you all for your inquiries re the free hive and EZ Nuc. The items have been claimed. Sent from
Jun 14
William A. Stickford
Jun 8
Bee Keeper items for sale
After beekeeping for 9 years, I retired and set up my son-in-law for beekeeping.with some of my
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Bee Keeper items for sale
After beekeeping for 9 years, I retired and set up my son-in-law for beekeeping.with some of my
Jun 8
Sandra Draus
, …
Paul Zelenski
5
Jun 4
Queen needed?
Thanks to all who replied, much appreciated! On Thu, Jun 4, 2026 at 10:08 AM Paul Zelenski <
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Queen needed?
Thanks to all who replied, much appreciated! On Thu, Jun 4, 2026 at 10:08 AM Paul Zelenski <
Jun 4
Jeanne Hansen
,
Paul Zelenski
2
Jun 4
Locally Raised, Nucleus Beehives for Sale
Are these medium nucs? I know you used to use all mediums. It's worth specifying mediums or deeps
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Locally Raised, Nucleus Beehives for Sale
Are these medium nucs? I know you used to use all mediums. It's worth specifying mediums or deeps
Jun 4
lin...@tds.net
Jun 3
WKOW channel 27 will have a honeybee interview with Mark Gilberts from Donna's Sweet Honey on newsshows 4pm 5pm etc.
fyi tv interview today.
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WKOW channel 27 will have a honeybee interview with Mark Gilberts from Donna's Sweet Honey on newsshows 4pm 5pm etc.
fyi tv interview today.
Jun 3
Mila North
, …
d k
8
Jun 2
anyone want a fresh swarm?
I will be totally offline from noon to 1 sorry (interview :)) but then will respond and we can
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anyone want a fresh swarm?
I will be totally offline from noon to 1 sorry (interview :)) but then will respond and we can
Jun 2
William A. Stickford
,
Jeanne Hansen
2
Jun 2
Posting beekeeping equipment for sale.
You do NOT need permission to post things for sale. Many of us ARE looking for used equipment. The
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Posting beekeeping equipment for sale.
You do NOT need permission to post things for sale. Many of us ARE looking for used equipment. The
Jun 2
Joe Bessetti
May 27
June Monthly Meeting, 6:00 PM Tuesday, June 2 at Club Apiary
Hi All, Our next meeting will be held at the club apiary starting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, June 2. We
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June Monthly Meeting, 6:00 PM Tuesday, June 2 at Club Apiary
Hi All, Our next meeting will be held at the club apiary starting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, June 2. We
May 27
Joe Bessetti
May 21
Annual Colony Survivorship Survey
The Dane County Beekeepers Association has published an Annual Colony Survivorship survey. Our goal
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Annual Colony Survivorship Survey
The Dane County Beekeepers Association has published an Annual Colony Survivorship survey. Our goal
May 21
Albert Gunther
, …
Scott Johnson
4
May 21
bread storage
Hello, I've made and used beeswax food wraps for bread and other things for years. Yes, they work
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bread storage
Hello, I've made and used beeswax food wraps for bread and other things for years. Yes, they work
May 21
Koelsch
, …
Gottlieb Brandli Jr.
5
May 11
Queen Bees
You still have? On Mon, May 11, 2026, 9:54 AM Koelsch <kyko...@gmail.com> wrote: Hello
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Queen Bees
You still have? On Mon, May 11, 2026, 9:54 AM Koelsch <kyko...@gmail.com> wrote: Hello
May 11
Jeanne Hansen
, …
Betsy True
6
May 8
Bees in Soffit
I've had two swarms already, so it's not too early. On May 8, 2026, at 6:49 PM, Jeff
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Bees in Soffit
I've had two swarms already, so it's not too early. On May 8, 2026, at 6:49 PM, Jeff
May 8
Margaret Krome
May 2
Beekeeping Meeting Tuesday, May 5, 6:30 at Pinney Library
Hi friends, We have our monthly beekeeping meeting this Tuesday at Pinney Library, which is at 516
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Beekeeping Meeting Tuesday, May 5, 6:30 at Pinney Library
Hi friends, We have our monthly beekeeping meeting this Tuesday at Pinney Library, which is at 516
May 2
Jeanne Hansen
Apr 28
Apiary Location Offered
Anne Bosch is offering her land, near Mt Horeb, as an apiary location. She has a 6-7 acre meadow,
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Apiary Location Offered
Anne Bosch is offering her land, near Mt Horeb, as an apiary location. She has a 6-7 acre meadow,
Apr 28
Anthony Lange
, …
Joseph Bessetti
8
Apr 27
Selling nucs? Other options for buying bees?
Grafting enables the raising of queens without having to find a queen or split the hive you'
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Selling nucs? Other options for buying bees?
Grafting enables the raising of queens without having to find a queen or split the hive you'
Apr 27
Anthony Radloff
,
Joseph Bessetti
2
Apr 23
Bees in Wall/Patio Door
Hi Tony, These appear to be mason bees, not honey bees. Adults provision a tunnel and lay eggs in the
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Bees in Wall/Patio Door
Hi Tony, These appear to be mason bees, not honey bees. Adults provision a tunnel and lay eggs in the
Apr 23
Jeanne Hansen
, …
Joseph Bessetti
7
Apr 19
Swarm in house wall
Hi Gordon, I agree. Probably mason bees, which nest in pre-existing cavities. Definitely nothing to
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Swarm in house wall
Hi Gordon, I agree. Probably mason bees, which nest in pre-existing cavities. Definitely nothing to
Apr 19
phoenix...@gmail.com
, …
Paul Zelenski
7
Apr 16
splitting hives
I'd also add that I'd personally overwinter in 4-5 mediums. You can do 3, if you like but
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splitting hives
I'd also add that I'd personally overwinter in 4-5 mediums. You can do 3, if you like but
Apr 16
Andrew Berna
, …
Margaret Krome
7
Apr 15
Swarm trap frames
Steve tells me that he did remember to pick up the frames (thank you!) but that he left the marmalade
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Swarm trap frames
Steve tells me that he did remember to pick up the frames (thank you!) but that he left the marmalade
Apr 15
lin...@tds.net
Apr 15
A podcast about the beekeeping industry
https://freakonomics.com/podcast/beeconomics-101/
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A podcast about the beekeeping industry
https://freakonomics.com/podcast/beeconomics-101/
Apr 15
Gary Baisa
,
Andrew Berna
2
Apr 13
Reuse of wax moth damaged frame
You will need to rewax Andrew On Mon, Apr 13, 2026 at 8:48 AM Gary Baisa <gary...@gmail.com>
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Reuse of wax moth damaged frame
You will need to rewax Andrew On Mon, Apr 13, 2026 at 8:48 AM Gary Baisa <gary...@gmail.com>
Apr 13
lin...@tds.net
Apr 9
Norra video 2 packs per box !!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxsYDTG7pkM
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Norra video 2 packs per box !!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxsYDTG7pkM
Apr 9
Jeanne Hansen
, …
Jack Rademacher
10
Apr 7
Death of Hive
Thanks to this group for the many helpful replies!! JEANNE On Sat, Apr 4, 2026 at 2:18 PM Paul
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Death of Hive
Thanks to this group for the many helpful replies!! JEANNE On Sat, Apr 4, 2026 at 2:18 PM Paul
Apr 7
Joe Bessetti
Apr 6
DCBA April 7 Meeting, Tomorrow at Pinney Library
Hi All, Our next meeting is tomorrow, April 7, from 6:30-8:00 pm at the Pinney Library at 516 Cottage
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DCBA April 7 Meeting, Tomorrow at Pinney Library
Hi All, Our next meeting is tomorrow, April 7, from 6:30-8:00 pm at the Pinney Library at 516 Cottage
Apr 6
Jeanne Hansen
Mar 26
Fwd: SWOBA Upcoming Speaker Series – 2026
Did the rest of you get this invitation? See below. They have always been worthwhile lectures, all by
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Fwd: SWOBA Upcoming Speaker Series – 2026
Did the rest of you get this invitation? See below. They have always been worthwhile lectures, all by
Mar 26
Jeanne Hansen
, …
Michael Holt
9
Mar 23
Winter Survival
Me too, thank you Michael On Mar 22, 2026, at 8:17 PM, 'Sarah Castello' via madbees <
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Winter Survival
Me too, thank you Michael On Mar 22, 2026, at 8:17 PM, 'Sarah Castello' via madbees <
Mar 23
anna...@gmail.com
, …
Karl Patzer
7
Mar 21
question
Thank you all! I'll cool my jets and leave them be. :) It's fun to see all the pollen coming
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question
Thank you all! I'll cool my jets and leave them be. :) It's fun to see all the pollen coming
Mar 21