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Beginning Beekeeping - Hive Inspections & Diseases

Beginning Beekeeping - Hive Inspections & Diseases

Attending local beekeeping meetings, I notice there is rarely any mention of honey bee diseases or mites. Many ailments affect the honey bee, but the highly infectious American Foulbrood is at the top of the list. AFB is…
Mann Lake 7 years ago
Beekeeping Guide: Varroa Mite Treatment Chart
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Beekeeping Guide: Varroa Mite Treatment Chart

Unfortunately, varroa mites are a reality of beekeeping. Listed in the chart below are some options to assist in choosing the right treatment for you and your bees. This chart is merely a guide to some varroa mite treat…
7 years ago
Pest Proofing

Pest Proofing

“I wasn’t going to eat it. I was just going to taste it.” –Winnie the Pooh, Fictional Bear & Honey Connoisseur Winnie the Pooh was a childhood favorite of mine. A cute, chubby, happy bear that was content with a pot…
7 years ago
First Hive Inspection

First Hive Inspection

“Hello, girls!” –Krista, Blog Writer/Overly Excitable BeekeeperI sometimes get the impression that beekeeping, for me anyways, is a huge lesson in patience. This week was no different. After the installation of my two …
7 years ago
The Bees Are Here!

The Bees Are Here!

“May the roof above us never fall in and may we good companions beneath it never fall out.” –Irish BlessingWhat better way than to welcome my bees to their new home than with a well said blessing! I certainly felt they …
7 years ago
Supplies Party

Supplies Party

Supplies Party“What’s better than a Surprise Party? A SUPPLIES PARTY!” – Krista, Blog Writer/ World’s Worst Pun MakerI have been told many times that patience is a virtue. I have also been told several times that it is n…
7 years ago
Education: The Langstroth Hive Components

Education: The Langstroth Hive Components

The basic 10 frame Langstroth hive typically consists of a hive stand, bottom board,entrance reducer, two hive bodies (for brood), one or two supers (for surplus honey), an inner cover and outer cover. The number …
8 years ago
Thinking About Keeping Bees? Part 3: Preparing for Your Bees

Thinking About Keeping Bees? Part 3: Preparing for Your Bees

This is the third article in our series, Thinking About Keeping Bees. Read Part 1 and Part 2 here. This month we’ll cover preparing the apiary and final preparation for your bees’ arrival.PREPARING THE APIARYWe’re assumi…
Mann Lake 8 years ago
How Do I Prevent Swarms?
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How Do I Prevent Swarms?

One of the most challenging events to anticipate and manage in beekeeping is swarm prevention. While swarming is a natural phenomenon in the life cycle of bees, it can be quite problematic for beekeepers, disrupting prod…
Mann Lake 8 years ago