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deknow - I didn't inquire about Wood's, I inquired about Beehavin'. And that was only because you suggested to stay clear of Beehavin'.

I don't know what makes you think I didn't ask whomever I...

deknow -

What's up with Beehavin'? I've never bought anything more than supplies from them. Never bees. But you've roused my curiosity..

John

Thanks for the tip, Joel. A little too far for me, though.

Mike,
I checked them before, they only appear to be selling nucs. I did get an email from a place in RI today, they have 3lbs packages...

Looking for one or two 3lb packages.
Thanks,
John

That's interesting, Michael. Maybe I'll screen off the rest of the bottom. and drill a 3/8" hole towards the top..

Thanks everyone for you input. All thoughts appreciated!

That's interesting, AB. I will search that study online and read it, providing I find it. Thank you.

I have 4 hives. All 4 of them have a robbing issue.

Will reducing entrances to less than 1" be sufficient to stop robbing on strong hives? This sucks because there aren't that money warm days...

Splatt,

The naysayers will indeed nay-say.

Try it, and see if it works for your bees. As I and some others suggested already, just make sure you vent above the saw dust or which ever material...

In most cases, I usually ignore the wheel comment. There's nothing wrong with experimenting and trying new things for yourself. Don't let anyone convince you of anything other than that.

I tried using cedar shavings last year. It seems because I didn't have it vented enough above the shavings, that I had a big moisture issue and mold. Ounce I propped the top cover open, the moisture...

$10/lb

Thanks Ed.
I did the same with filtering through the paper towels. Fire starters sound like a good idea.
Thanks again.

What is the dark brown left overs from filtering with a solar wax melter?
Is that propolis? Is there any use for it? or is it just garbage?

I would think cardboard would ne safe. I've found cedar shavings to work very well.

Hokum if you got 'em.

Maybe the breaker to her servo motor tripped?

It's not often I read things here and laugh. But, I just did.

Exactly! Including cannabis!

Yes, it would be organic. So long as you weren't adding chemicals to it.
No, it would not be wrong.

I'm going to try to search out the ingredients this weekend and mix some up for one of my swarms. :)

I'd like to give it a try and I'm wondering if anyone has tried it before?

http://urbanbeeprojectseattle.com/2011/04/19/feeding-bees/

interesting, AramF. Thank you.

Why narrow frames? Do you mean just the top bar gets trimmed down?

Attleboro, MA
80 degrees; sunny
My hive swarmed yet again; 3rd time
About 3 lbs.
About 20-25 ft high
Put them in a cardboard box, then into a wooden box until I get more hives.