Mar 9, 2021 · Solid, bee-tight hive equipment is necessary because any secondary openings will be eagerly sought by bees to avoid passing through the pollen trap grid. Two pollen trap designs are …

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Nov 26, 2011 · I was following a thread here about sugar bricks and so I am wondering about a recipe for sugar bricks that contain pollen or other ingredients that would be beneficial for year-round …

Dec 12, 2010 · Bee Culture in recent years has developed a definite treatment free and backyard beekeeper leaning. If you are sold on that, or like reading that kind of thing, Bee Culture is the mag …

Apr 27, 2016 · I am a new beekeeper that is looking for a pictorial honeybee guide. I was unable to find any side-by-side pictures of the various honeybee races. Please let me know of a good resource …

Sep 1, 2007 · In another thread it was brought up that large commercial operators add bleach to their syrup. Makes sense if the concentration is low enough. Can anyone verify this??? If so the rate of 1 …

Jul 13, 2004 · Anyone have a good recipe? " Honey Bee Healthy Recipe 5 cups water 2 1/2 pounds of sugar 15 drops each of spearmint and lemongrass oils 1/8 teaspoon lecithin granules You have to …

Dec 18, 2008 · I saw on brushy mountain that they sell a pretty cool toolbox. Being a frugal beekeeper I'd rather make it out of stuff I have laying around. Does anyone have plan for a tool box like that one …

Nov 8, 2005 · Dr. Steve Pernal, who works in one of the last government funded bee research facilities in Beaverlodge, Alberta, Canada, arrived at his job when American foulbrood (AFB) was really …

Jan 2, 2009 · Does anyone have a sewing pattern for making your own bee suit? Any recommendations for sewing/construction methods to keep the little darlings out? Thanks!