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Charlie Garrott
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Kristina T
2
Jan 13
Bees flying today and bringing in pollen! (filbert? alder?)
Mine were too! It is so fun to see. I have no clue what it is from though. Unfortunately, only 1 out
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Bees flying today and bringing in pollen! (filbert? alder?)
Mine were too! It is so fun to see. I have no clue what it is from though. Unfortunately, only 1 out
Jan 13
Steve Messman
, …
Tyler Kuenzi
8
12/23/25
Moisture in the hive
I am only a first-year beekeeper, so my words are not anything to hang your hat on. But in the
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Moisture in the hive
I am only a first-year beekeeper, so my words are not anything to hang your hat on. But in the
12/23/25
Charlie Garrott
12/18/25
Candy Boards
Below is a message I posted on Mt. Baker Bees to get advice on putting in candy boards and the
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Candy Boards
Below is a message I posted on Mt. Baker Bees to get advice on putting in candy boards and the
12/18/25
Mohan Raj
11/24/25
What Colors Bees See
Attached is a document, the product of a conversation between Rebekah Lee of the Mt. Baker Bees
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What Colors Bees See
Attached is a document, the product of a conversation between Rebekah Lee of the Mt. Baker Bees
11/24/25
Nathan Allan
,
Charlie Garrott
2
10/15/25
Re: [OBA Discussions] Digest for oba-discussions@olympiabeekeepers.org - 1 update in 1 topic
I will watch you do one at Thanksgiving and one at Christmas Charlie Garrott From: Nathan Allan <
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Re: [OBA Discussions] Digest for oba-discussions@olympiabeekeepers.org - 1 update in 1 topic
I will watch you do one at Thanksgiving and one at Christmas Charlie Garrott From: Nathan Allan <
10/15/25
Charlie Garrott
,
Kristina T
4
10/14/25
winter prep
Multiple ways to do beekeeping. 😊 My hives did survive last winter. We shall see about this year.
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winter prep
Multiple ways to do beekeeping. 😊 My hives did survive last winter. We shall see about this year.
10/14/25
Nathan Allan
9/21/25
Honey to sell at nisqually event 27th
Hey everyone. The club honey is almost gone so it's a perfect oppurtunity to sell yours at the
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Honey to sell at nisqually event 27th
Hey everyone. The club honey is almost gone so it's a perfect oppurtunity to sell yours at the
9/21/25
Charlie Garrott
9/15/25
I need to "borrow" a small amount of thymol crystals and lecithin granules.
I need to "borrow" a small amount of thymol crystals and lecithin granules to prepare sugar
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I need to "borrow" a small amount of thymol crystals and lecithin granules.
I need to "borrow" a small amount of thymol crystals and lecithin granules to prepare sugar
9/15/25
Charlie Garrott
9/12/25
UPDATE to OAV presentation - important
I discovered that the 12-minute time for my oxalic acid heater wand is excessive and harmful to bees.
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UPDATE to OAV presentation - important
I discovered that the 12-minute time for my oxalic acid heater wand is excessive and harmful to bees.
9/12/25
Charlie Garrott
9/11/25
OAV presentation from meeting
Attached is the presentation document I shared on Monday night. Also, I find that the following book
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OAV presentation from meeting
Attached is the presentation document I shared on Monday night. Also, I find that the following book
9/11/25
Charlie Garrott
9/2/25
Fresh Thurston County Honey
$1500 per quart - yellow jacket legs at no charge. Charlie
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Fresh Thurston County Honey
$1500 per quart - yellow jacket legs at no charge. Charlie
9/2/25
Charlie Garrott
,
Bryan Henn
2
8/31/25
Removing super with uncapped nectar
I would set a frame or two at a time and let the bees rob or rinse nectar out with water and let it
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Removing super with uncapped nectar
I would set a frame or two at a time and let the bees rob or rinse nectar out with water and let it
8/31/25
Charlie Garrott
, …
Nicole Warren
3
8/24/25
Best time of day for OAV?
OAV is best done either at night when they're all home or very early morning before they're
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Best time of day for OAV?
OAV is best done either at night when they're all home or very early morning before they're
8/24/25
Kristina Tucker
, …
Jester Purtteman
4
8/22/25
Bee Water Sources
I have a timer setup that runs to one of those misting hoses. One of those little perferated 25 foot
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Bee Water Sources
I have a timer setup that runs to one of those misting hoses. One of those little perferated 25 foot
8/22/25
Jeff Long
,
Mohan Raj
3
8/14/25
Leftover VarroxSan strips available
Sure! I'll be home this weekend if you want to come get them. I live in Shelton - if that works
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Leftover VarroxSan strips available
Sure! I'll be home this weekend if you want to come get them. I live in Shelton - if that works
8/14/25
Mohan Raj
,
Kristina T
2
7/17/25
How to deal with comb on the roof?
That's kind of you to help them. It is going to be a huge mess if you leave the comb. I've
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How to deal with comb on the roof?
That's kind of you to help them. It is going to be a huge mess if you leave the comb. I've
7/17/25
Steve Messman
,
Mohandas Raj
2
7/16/25
Bee booth at the fair
Hi, Steve; Nathan has all of the tickets. So just get in touch with Nathan and you can pick them up
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Bee booth at the fair
Hi, Steve; Nathan has all of the tickets. So just get in touch with Nathan and you can pick them up
7/16/25
Nicole Warren
,
Steve Messman
2
7/9/25
Re: [OBA Discussions] Digest for oba-discussions@olympiabeekeepers.org - 5 updates in 2 topics
Thanks all. I'll give Jordan a call shortly. Steve Steve Messman (c) 360-580-8843 On Wed, Jul 9,
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Re: [OBA Discussions] Digest for oba-discussions@olympiabeekeepers.org - 5 updates in 2 topics
Thanks all. I'll give Jordan a call shortly. Steve Steve Messman (c) 360-580-8843 On Wed, Jul 9,
7/9/25
Steve Messman
, …
Vivian Johnson
3
7/8/25
Might be needing a new queen
I purchased a mated queen from Jordan early last week. I asked him at that time if he had any others
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Might be needing a new queen
I purchased a mated queen from Jordan early last week. I asked him at that time if he had any others
7/8/25
Charlie Garrott
,
Mohandas Raj
2
7/8/25
Fair booth signup link not working
I think you have to be logged in for the link to work. Nathan and I both tried it and it is working
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Fair booth signup link not working
I think you have to be logged in for the link to work. Nathan and I both tried it and it is working
7/8/25
Nathan Allan
, …
Lynn Phillipi
6
6/23/25
Swarm Team Bumper Sticker - feedback requested
Sounds good. Whatever you want. Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer On Sat, Jun 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Swarm Team Bumper Sticker - feedback requested
Sounds good. Whatever you want. Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer On Sat, Jun 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
6/23/25
Jordan Bramwell
6/18/25
Nucs and Mated queens are available.
Hey everyone, I just wanted to let people know because there was some interest - I have a few nucs
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Nucs and Mated queens are available.
Hey everyone, I just wanted to let people know because there was some interest - I have a few nucs
6/18/25
Mohan Raj
6/17/25
Free VarroxSan mite strips
Hello, I just treated my hives with VarroxSan, a new mite treatment product. I didn't know before
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Free VarroxSan mite strips
Hello, I just treated my hives with VarroxSan, a new mite treatment product. I didn't know before
6/17/25
Mohan Raj
6/17/25
Repost from [mtbakerbees] How to manage splits
This came up recently in a discussion with new beekeepers and I think there has been a discussion on
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Repost from [mtbakerbees] How to manage splits
This came up recently in a discussion with new beekeepers and I think there has been a discussion on
6/17/25
Charlie Garrott
6/15/25
smoker transport and storage information
Attached photos show the smoker tools I use. The small steel ash can is a 6-gallon Behrens. This
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smoker transport and storage information
Attached photos show the smoker tools I use. The small steel ash can is a 6-gallon Behrens. This
6/15/25
Charlie Garrott
,
Kristina T
2
6/13/25
Thurston County Fair booth attendant sign up
Here is the link from the Beeline: Add your name and contact info to the volunteer sign-up sheet and
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Thurston County Fair booth attendant sign up
Here is the link from the Beeline: Add your name and contact info to the volunteer sign-up sheet and
6/13/25
Charlie Garrott
,
Anne King
2
6/13/25
queen cells available
Hi all - Jordan asked me to let you all know he has 5 mated queens available, $60 each. Shoot him an
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queen cells available
Hi all - Jordan asked me to let you all know he has 5 mated queens available, $60 each. Shoot him an
6/13/25
Charlie Garrott
6/6/25
Roy Thurber split presentation - interesting information on splits/swarming
I found this interesting presentation on swarming and splits. You might find it helpful. Charlie
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Roy Thurber split presentation - interesting information on splits/swarming
I found this interesting presentation on swarming and splits. You might find it helpful. Charlie
6/6/25
Nicole Warren
,
Charlie Garrott
2
5/30/25
Re: [OBA Discussions] Digest for oba-discussions@olympiabeekeepers.org - 1 update in 1 topic
Thanks. Bought a queen at Woods. More splits on the horizon. Charlie Garrott From: Nicole Warren <
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Re: [OBA Discussions] Digest for oba-discussions@olympiabeekeepers.org - 1 update in 1 topic
Thanks. Bought a queen at Woods. More splits on the horizon. Charlie Garrott From: Nicole Warren <
5/30/25
Mohan Raj
5/30/25
Repost from [mtbakerbees] my weirdest bee experience to date
So...as referenced in the title, I had my strangest bee experience ever yesterday afternoon. I was
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Repost from [mtbakerbees] my weirdest bee experience to date
So...as referenced in the title, I had my strangest bee experience ever yesterday afternoon. I was
5/30/25