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Hilary Near
12:55 AM
uncapped brood to swap for queenless hive
Hi, I think my hive lost their queen from a formic pro treatment about a month ago. I'd love to
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uncapped brood to swap for queenless hive
Hi, I think my hive lost their queen from a formic pro treatment about a month ago. I'd love to
12:55 AM
Sung Lee
Feb 24
Update:
Feb. 14th. A big swarm moved in Another Update: https://youtu.be/MdF1Zp1RRg0?si=H2CAc38eZNyJXSUX Sung
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Update:
Feb. 14th. A big swarm moved in Another Update: https://youtu.be/MdF1Zp1RRg0?si=H2CAc38eZNyJXSUX Sung
Feb 24
Paula Breen
,
Jerry Przybylski
2
Feb 24
Comb honey packaging order NO PLASTIC
Have you looked around in Smart-n-final? Or US Foods CHEF'STORE Oakland CA -- Siri apologizes 4
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Comb honey packaging order NO PLASTIC
Have you looked around in Smart-n-final? Or US Foods CHEF'STORE Oakland CA -- Siri apologizes 4
Feb 24
Dan Wood
, …
Jerry Przybylski
14
Feb 24
Honey at a hotel breakfast bar in Finland
Just a thought Get down payments before you build a batch to insure people are really committed. ($10
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Honey at a hotel breakfast bar in Finland
Just a thought Get down payments before you build a batch to insure people are really committed. ($10
Feb 24
Elinor N. LEVINE
Feb 23
How an annual ‘wedding flight’ of 1,000 virgin queens is ensuring the revival of Europe’s dark bee | Bees | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/23/dark-bee-species-belgian-beekeepers-honeybees-aoe
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How an annual ‘wedding flight’ of 1,000 virgin queens is ensuring the revival of Europe’s dark bee | Bees | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/23/dark-bee-species-belgian-beekeepers-honeybees-aoe
Feb 23
Elinor N. LEVINE
,
Danny Williamson
3
Feb 23
Let’s talk splits
Hi Danny, Thanks for that great information. Elinor On Feb 23, 2026, at 12:09 PM, Danny Williamson
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Let’s talk splits
Hi Danny, Thanks for that great information. Elinor On Feb 23, 2026, at 12:09 PM, Danny Williamson
Feb 23
Philip von Furstenberg
, …
Robin Chatham
5
Feb 23
mentor seek for beek
You could be a Bee Buddy, see newsletter or alamedabees.org for more info. Robin Chatham On Sun, Feb
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mentor seek for beek
You could be a Bee Buddy, see newsletter or alamedabees.org for more info. Robin Chatham On Sun, Feb
Feb 23
Robin Chatham
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andrew....@comcast.net
3
Feb 23
20 lbs beeswax to buy
What's the going price per pound for local clean yellow treatment-free beeswax? - A - On Friday,
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20 lbs beeswax to buy
What's the going price per pound for local clean yellow treatment-free beeswax? - A - On Friday,
Feb 23
Daisy Knutson
2
Feb 22
Wooden Nuc Box to Borrow and Brood Frame with Bees
So sorry my title was incorrect. I do not need to borrow a nuc box anymore and just in need of capped
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Wooden Nuc Box to Borrow and Brood Frame with Bees
So sorry my title was incorrect. I do not need to borrow a nuc box anymore and just in need of capped
Feb 22
David Bogdonoff
,
Mimi
2
Feb 22
In need of a mated queen (I think)
I normally let bees take their course. If you have a second hive you may want to increase numbers on
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In need of a mated queen (I think)
I normally let bees take their course. If you have a second hive you may want to increase numbers on
Feb 22
Phil Stob
, …
Leslie Louie
3
Feb 21
Next Garden day - March 14
Hope you're feeling better soon Phil. Thanks for all you've done and continue to do for the
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Next Garden day - March 14
Hope you're feeling better soon Phil. Thanks for all you've done and continue to do for the
Feb 21
Danny Williamson
Feb 20
Helping beekeepers fight mites through more effective treatments.
https://share.google/u9z5NFp4KvtjXdBzR
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Helping beekeepers fight mites through more effective treatments.
https://share.google/u9z5NFp4KvtjXdBzR
Feb 20
Mimi
Feb 19
Navigation of Honeybees
Honey bees navigate more precisely than previously thought phys.org Sent from my iPhone
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Navigation of Honeybees
Honey bees navigate more precisely than previously thought phys.org Sent from my iPhone
Feb 19
Sung Lee
Feb 18
Swarm moved in recap video
Here is a short video of swarm moved in and added comb honey super. https://youtu.be/z-bt8BU8pzY?si=
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Swarm moved in recap video
Here is a short video of swarm moved in and added comb honey super. https://youtu.be/z-bt8BU8pzY?si=
Feb 18
Vid & Adi (Nature Glow Candles)
Feb 18
New ACBA Member – Seeking Super Cappings
Hi everyone, I recently joined ACBA and wanted to say hello — Jerry Przybylski kindly recommended
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New ACBA Member – Seeking Super Cappings
Hi everyone, I recently joined ACBA and wanted to say hello — Jerry Przybylski kindly recommended
Feb 18
GTP
,
sandy fong
2
Feb 17
Besides the third Tuesday bee program (7:30 pm tonight) - 新年好 and 恭喜发财
新年快乐🎊🎊🎊 On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 4:45 PM GTP <gtp...@gmail.com> wrote: Celebrating the Year of
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Besides the third Tuesday bee program (7:30 pm tonight) - 新年好 and 恭喜发财
新年快乐🎊🎊🎊 On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 4:45 PM GTP <gtp...@gmail.com> wrote: Celebrating the Year of
Feb 17
Sung Han Lee
, …
Gerald Przybylski
6
Feb 17
Dr.Phil's Prescription always works.
As Phil said, you can move a swarm in a bait-box the evening/night they move into it, before they
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Dr.Phil's Prescription always works.
As Phil said, you can move a swarm in a bait-box the evening/night they move into it, before they
Feb 17
Rob Mathews, ACBA Treasurer / Webmaster
Feb 17
ACBA Zoom meeting Tuesday at 7:30: Dr. Fernando A. Fleites-Ayil
Hi Folks! A reminder that tonight's (February 17) ACBA Zoom-only meeting at 7:30 PM will be a
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ACBA Zoom meeting Tuesday at 7:30: Dr. Fernando A. Fleites-Ayil
Hi Folks! A reminder that tonight's (February 17) ACBA Zoom-only meeting at 7:30 PM will be a
Feb 17
Jeff Stone
,
Jim Rand
2
Feb 16
Time Is Honey - podcasting/other resources
Thanks for the recommendations, Jeff. My go-to podcast is "Two Bees in a Podcast". https://
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Time Is Honey - podcasting/other resources
Thanks for the recommendations, Jeff. My go-to podcast is "Two Bees in a Podcast". https://
Feb 16
Gerald Przybylski
Feb 16
Host Looking for Guest beekeeper - potentially with mentoring being part of the arrangement. In the Oakland hills on Templar Place
Call Sarah 510 654-0645 We had a nice 15 minute chat. Interested in becoming a beekeeper eventually.
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Host Looking for Guest beekeeper - potentially with mentoring being part of the arrangement. In the Oakland hills on Templar Place
Call Sarah 510 654-0645 We had a nice 15 minute chat. Interested in becoming a beekeeper eventually.
Feb 16
Sung Han Lee
, …
Diana K
4
Feb 16
Hive Dive
Thanks for all come out. Hive 3 Since the Drmoree split top super #5 is 95% full of honey. This honey
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Hive Dive
Thanks for all come out. Hive 3 Since the Drmoree split top super #5 is 95% full of honey. This honey
Feb 16
Rob Mathews, ACBA Treasurer / Webmaster
, …
Gerald Przybylski
3
Feb 15
Bee donation needed for Acta Non Verba Oakland nonprofit youth farm
This may be a good opportunity to do good AND practice spring swarm-management. ie I don't think
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Bee donation needed for Acta Non Verba Oakland nonprofit youth farm
This may be a good opportunity to do good AND practice spring swarm-management. ie I don't think
Feb 15
Charles Carlson
Feb 14
Bee Weather Now Until March 1st.
Both the American and European weather models indicate a wet period of days with cooler temperatures.
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Bee Weather Now Until March 1st.
Both the American and European weather models indicate a wet period of days with cooler temperatures.
Feb 14
Jennifer Radtke
, …
Robert L Mathews
3
Feb 13
Class & Mentorship for Beginning Beekeepers
FYI for everyone: The original post in this thread was to the ACBA "Bee Talk" list, rather
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Class & Mentorship for Beginning Beekeepers
FYI for everyone: The original post in this thread was to the ACBA "Bee Talk" list, rather
Feb 13
Hana Gelman
, …
Ellen McDonald
5
Feb 13
Old comb
Thank you! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 13, 2026, at 10:44 AM, Hana Gelman <hanag...@gmail.com>
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Old comb
Thank you! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 13, 2026, at 10:44 AM, Hana Gelman <hanag...@gmail.com>
Feb 13
Mimi
, …
Catherine Edwards
7
Feb 13
Why did price of mated Queen go up so much?
Re the cost of mated queens: We have all experienced the cost of beekeeping equipment steadily rising
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Why did price of mated Queen go up so much?
Re the cost of mated queens: We have all experienced the cost of beekeeping equipment steadily rising
Feb 13
MLuskin
, …
Phil Stob
3
Feb 12
[The Washington Post] Column | Good news: We saved the bees. Bad news: We saved the wrong ones.
little by little, the integrity of the Washington Post erodes. Half fact, part made up to create a
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[The Washington Post] Column | Good news: We saved the bees. Bad news: We saved the wrong ones.
little by little, the integrity of the Washington Post erodes. Half fact, part made up to create a
Feb 12
Rob Mathews, ACBA Treasurer / Webmaster
,
Phil Stob
2
Feb 12
Tonight's meeting: Phil Stob presentation on bait hives
Thanks to all who braved the rainy weather to show up. A good time was had by all. If you have any
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Tonight's meeting: Phil Stob presentation on bait hives
Thanks to all who braved the rainy weather to show up. A good time was had by all. If you have any
Feb 12
Cole Margen
Feb 11
Nucs?
Hi! I'd love to pic up a nuc to replace one of my colonies that absconded in November. If anyone
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Nucs?
Hi! I'd love to pic up a nuc to replace one of my colonies that absconded in November. If anyone
Feb 11
Paula Breen
, …
Robin Chatham
21
Feb 11
Queen storage
@Sung Lee was your hive queenless or queen right when you banked those queens? Thanks! paulaellen70@
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Queen storage
@Sung Lee was your hive queenless or queen right when you banked those queens? Thanks! paulaellen70@
Feb 11