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I tried the roller and it just did not work well for me - likely because it was a cheapo roller. I have better results w/ the brush, but you'll want to try both and see which works best for you....

This kind of brush: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Linzer-3-in-Flat-Foam-Brush-8500-3/100670983#.UbnVkvlOOhE

you may be able to find them cheaper if you get a multi-pack at Fred's or some such place....

Does the plant ever sell off "seconds"? -james

I got a note this afternoon through my website from a person in Memphis, TN who has a swarm on their mailbox post. Anyone interested? If so, PM me. Thanks. -james wagner

Did you wire those foundationless frames? That has helped me, especially with the deeps, though I don't do many foundationless deeps. (Most of my deeps are PF's or rubber-banded-in comb from...

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Have you tried? You will likely be surprised. Some may say no. Some will sign your contract.

How many is "too many". I'm not where you are but I'd still bet there aren't many that will do it "just...

:thumbsup: Plus, they will likely die, anyway, despite your best efforts. -james

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Be careful about blanket statements. I know of NO such insurance requirements in either state I've done removals/cutouts in (TN and AL).

OP: For swarms, I generally do not charge IF it is very...

you never saw a blue shop towel or never saw a mite? -js

Gotta ask....what is the deal with blue shop towels. How do they control mites? -js

I'd be willing to bet there WERE venemous snake around (not flying but there, nonetheless) but just not yours. Same with the bees, as you've already come to the conclusion. You're more likely to get...

The first boxes I bought was when I got 3 used ones from a beek who was going to all mediums. I was lucky I did not bring in any diseases. My personal policy now is that I don't buy used woodenware....

I'm with the others. Sounds like you accidentally caught a swarm. They won't leave and return to the hive because that IS their hive. -js

Welcome from Kingsport.

I like the Freeman trap but don't count on it eliminating ALL the beetles. They work great at controlling the beetles but I don't think anything will actually eliminate...

NAH! I was getting at myself. I never met anyone more stingy... I mean, thrifty...than myself. lol -js

Yes, it is a PITA running them through the kitchen freezer. That is why I pried the wallet out of my pocket and bought a freezer. Initially looked for a good used one but wound up getting a new one...

Could you rotate just the frames through your kitchen freezer? It would take a lot longer but perhaps better than nothing.

A couple years ago, I acquired some old window screens (the kind with a...

I live in Colonial Heights. My apiaries are in the Arcadia community off 11W ("bristol" end of Bloomingdale Pike), Colonial Heights, and in Poor Hollow (next to Cooks Valley). I am establishing new...

I'm still in. If it doesn't work out, then no loss. If it does and there are others who backed out, I'll add another 10 to my order. -js

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Welcome from Sullivan County. -js

bummer. will you keep the list in case you can come up with another deal later? -js

UPDATE: I did the survey yesterday and checked my log book. I actually had only 18 living colonies on 1 OCT 2012. so, the other 12 perished prior to that date. Still, down to one full colony and one...