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Welcome to the addiction from another Ohio beek!

To make a long story short, no! They somehow communicate to each other where all the goodies are at. Bees are very efficient, so, if there's plenty of nectar straight out the hive at a mile and a...

It will come in due time. Savor the anxiousness, as the day will come you'll be out in an 80 degree day, fully suited, carrying around 80 pound boxes and saying to yourself, "Gee, I wanted it, here...

Ahh, Someone who really knows the definition of a man! A man steps up when needed and does the right thing. I'm old fashioned, but I'd like to say that it is decent of you to be a real man and...

Would I be out of line saying that it really depends on the honey? As MB suggested, about the different sugars, I've seen some crystallize fast, and some go for a long time...

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The only thing the Walton family gives away free is hard "you know what" and bubble gum... Unfortunately, they are all out of bubble gum!

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I advise callers of swarm websites when this happens. I usually tell callers to check out Central Ohio Beekeepers Association and click the swarm list link. Also, you could recommend:
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Isn't it amazing how you can put new bees into a hive for 24 hours, watch them fly way out of eye shot and they find there way home???

It's not convenient for us beeks, but it is another one of...

Good deal! I have a daughter whom I love immensely, but she just doesn't get into this bee thing of mine! My actual name is Bud... I keep telling her that when she gets older and has kids that I'm...

"What do you mean you didn't know I had bees... I told everyone! Maybe you weren't home the day I went around and told everyone"! I'm sorry, I wasn't trying to keep it a secret...

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Congrats! I removed a swarm from a KFC drive through window about 2 years ago. Isn't it a hoot to do the "commercial" swarm removals? Do you think the bees were after the "imitation" honey sauce?...

Post on the most active swarm lists on the web..
findabeekeeper.com
ebeehoney.com
honeyrunapiaries.com

When people want to have a swarm removed, they usually go to Yahoo or Google to do a...

Welcome. I am in Columbus area. You'll enjoy the bees!

Isn't that a requirement for a good wife? Must know how to cook, clean, be a great "looker" and know how to work bees?

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Wow, isn't that REALLY early for your area???

Are you sure? I'm in Central Ohio and it seems bees in our area (North/South) swarm right around Memorial day. I cant think your very much further South, but than again, this spring has been like a...

Since I get home at about 5, get the call, load up the car, and drive out, it's usually right about dark when I'm popping them into a nuc!

Don't forget to get on swarmlists if you need swarm calls...

There's an old saying...

"It's easier to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission"!. I think if a person was discreet, they could pull off one to two hives...:popcorn:

Everything sounds good size wise... Was you able to monitor and see if you had scouts anticipating maybe moving in?

Agreed! Pick your battles, don't let them pick you. There will be many more swarms to collect!

If you keep a beehive full of honeybees, any kid that gets stung by any stinging insect is your fault! I had a next door neighbor, who's yard is 75 feet away from my hive, swear that one of my bees...

If you ever do extracting during a dearth and don't shut the doors and windows you'll have plenty of guests at the party! :lpf:

Not to hijack the thread, but I seen these awhile ago in a truckstop... How are they?

I wish I could quit smoking again, and I'm not talking about my bee smoker. Stupid, stupid, stupid...

Nice chart. Thanks for posting!