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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
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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
Greg V
,
Jeanne Hansen
2
Mar 7
Wax may be beneficial for lowering your LDL
Wow! What a good reason to eat comb honey on toast, as my grandmother did. JEANNE On Fri, Mar 6, 2026
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Wax may be beneficial for lowering your LDL
Wow! What a good reason to eat comb honey on toast, as my grandmother did. JEANNE On Fri, Mar 6, 2026
Mar 7
Jeanne Hansen
, …
Andrew Berna
4
Mar 5
Fwd: Girl Scout collaboration?
I will be doing the presentation at 2:30 on Earth Day April 22 if anyone wants to join. Andrew Berna
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Fwd: Girl Scout collaboration?
I will be doing the presentation at 2:30 on Earth Day April 22 if anyone wants to join. Andrew Berna
Mar 5
Joe Bessetti
,
Dawn Morales
2
Feb 27
DCBA March Meeting
Hey Joe. I am sorry I am not attending the meetings. I work until 1930 on most of the meeting nights.
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DCBA March Meeting
Hey Joe. I am sorry I am not attending the meetings. I work until 1930 on most of the meeting nights.
Feb 27
Joseph Bessetti
Feb 2
February Meeting Tomorrow
Hi All, Our monthly meeting will be held tomorrow, February 3, from 6:30-8:00 pm at the Pinney
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February Meeting Tomorrow
Hi All, Our monthly meeting will be held tomorrow, February 3, from 6:30-8:00 pm at the Pinney
Feb 2
lin...@tds.net
Jan 18
Werner Honey Warehouse Tour fyi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxQJ78qilF4
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Werner Honey Warehouse Tour fyi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxQJ78qilF4
Jan 18
Joseph Bessetti
,
John Thompson
2
Jan 5
DCBA January Meeting - This Tuesday (Jan 6)
Just a side note, I have a tub of free pellet smoker pellets. My wife accidentally bought it thinking
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DCBA January Meeting - This Tuesday (Jan 6)
Just a side note, I have a tub of free pellet smoker pellets. My wife accidentally bought it thinking
Jan 5
Greg V
Jan 1
Happy 2026!
Attached is article by my virtual friend from Alabama. He published it in American Bee Journal (
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Happy 2026!
Attached is article by my virtual friend from Alabama. He published it in American Bee Journal (
Jan 1
Jeanne Hansen
12/27/25
Microscope
Does anyone in the club have a microscope I could borrow, with 400X power? I have used microscopes in
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Microscope
Does anyone in the club have a microscope I could borrow, with 400X power? I have used microscopes in
12/27/25
Jeanne Hansen
, …
John Thompson
3
11/30/25
Midwest Honeybee Expo
BTW, tonight's the last day to get the discounted tickets. $130 for both days. On Sun, Nov 30,
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Midwest Honeybee Expo
BTW, tonight's the last day to get the discounted tickets. $130 for both days. On Sun, Nov 30,
11/30/25
Joseph Bessetti
11/30/25
DCBA December Meeting
Hi All, We'll hold our December club meeting on Tuesday, December 2, at the Pinney Library (516
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DCBA December Meeting
Hi All, We'll hold our December club meeting on Tuesday, December 2, at the Pinney Library (516
11/30/25
David Gasper
,
Scott Mckay
2
11/22/25
American foulbrood vaccine
Hello everyone, I'm posting this for a friend and hoping you can help spread the word. She's
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American foulbrood vaccine
Hello everyone, I'm posting this for a friend and hoping you can help spread the word. She's
11/22/25
Greg V
, …
Joseph Bessetti
7
11/7/25
Article about toxic pollen
The Bt proteins that are introduced into cotton as genetic modifications are probably of least
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Article about toxic pollen
The Bt proteins that are introduced into cotton as genetic modifications are probably of least
11/7/25
lin...@tds.net
,
Greg V
2
11/5/25
tropi mite talk soon
On Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 7:11:45 PM UTC-5 lin...@tds.net wrote: https://www.youtube.com/
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tropi mite talk soon
On Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 7:11:45 PM UTC-5 lin...@tds.net wrote: https://www.youtube.com/
11/5/25