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  1. Re: Evaluation of Canadian Bee Mortalities that Coincided with Corn Planting in Sprin

    In 2007 many provinces had compensation packages you could apply for, I dont think that is case any longer.
  2. Re: Evaluation of Canadian Bee Mortalities that Coincided with Corn Planting in Sprin

    Wasent there a WikiLeaks article posted by said company about how dangerous it was, and how their own scientists were advising against its use?
  3. Re: Evaluation of Canadian Bee Mortalities that Coincided with Corn Planting in Sprin

    Our area is pretty much all corn and soy, so it is a definite possibility. Also the beek in question is like 3rd generation, his whole life kinda beekeeper so it would seem rather odd for a guy like...
  4. Re: Evaluation of Canadian Bee Mortalities that Coincided with Corn Planting in Sprin

    No, as far as I know there were some bailouts for some of the bigger producers who got hit hard with ccd. As far as any sort of insurance/compensation for the losses, as far as I know they dont...
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    Micheal Bush on YouTube

    Hey, dont think anyone has posted this yet. This is a series of videos of the great MB at a conference in Philly. Best 3+ hours of my day! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXBTmHNd_so
  6. Re: Evaluation of Canadian Bee Mortalities that Coincided with Corn Planting in Sprin

    I love how you can read through their entire list of "actions" that basically say they are going to do nothing. Im sure the wee little beekeeper is going to track down the big farmer and ask him...
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    Re: Ontario Bees

    Awesome read, thanks for sharing!
  8. Thread: Bee Counter

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    Re: Bee Counter

    I think it could be used for alot of reasons. If you could hook it up wirelessly in a homeyard maybe you could rig it up for when your bees start doing clensing flights in spring thus not being too...
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    Re: OK post your close calls

    Had a few close calls myself but the one Ill never forget. Last week in my college carpentry program my friend put his fingertips through the jointer. If that wasent bad enough I got stuck cleaning...
  10. Re: It's a lemon cuckoo bumble bee, one of the strange cast of characters

    Awesome post, definitely gonna start keeping my eye out for that guy, the Pinery isnt far away.
  11. Re: EcoBee Box - Has anyone dealt with company and used product? Comments

    You dont have to do a fancy box joint, you could just use rabbet joints.
  12. Thread: Bee Counter

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    Bee Counter

    Came across this during my morning internet searches, figured someone here would find it nifty.

    http://www.instructables.com/id/Honey-Bee-Counter/
  13. Thread: Nailers

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    Re: Nailers

    So I worked in a cabinet shop for quite awhile and am pretty familiar around my wood products. Thanks for the help. I was just completely confused having books say you need special nails, and seeing...
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    Re: b2) Beginners Beekeeping Books

    I plan on starting a beekeeping blog, and doing a ton of reviews on books starting out, and my initial impressions... just waiting for Micheal Bushs book to come in the mail! Amazon says its gonna...
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    Re: Honey Never Spoils

    Hehe I think because it was sealed in a dry enviroment. Honey is hydroscopic, which means it can draw moisture from the air. Once it gets to a certain moisture level, it is accesible by yeasts which...
  16. Thread: Nailers

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    Nailers

    Hey me again! So I was reading through a book, cant remember which one but I am going to say it was either Dummies, or Idiots. They mentioned that the nailers/staplers used for putting frames...
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    Re: Ontario Bees

    Hey thanks for all your help folks, Think ive decided I might get a few Szabos, a few Buckfasts, and maybe a local or two and test the waters out! This weekend just trying to get through all the...
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    Re: Ontario Bees

    Well my thought is that if I start with a hive body, I will more then likely be able to perform some splits. I plan on starting with 3 hives, and hopefully end with 6. I live here in Ontario so most...
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    Re: Ontario Bees

    Yeah they are those green hives. Unfortunatly I cant find any info on the breeding/type, nor anyones opinions who has actually used them.

    @RAK: I did read that thread before posting, lots of...
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    Ontario Bees

    Hey everyone, new here, and just starting out. Mostly got everything worked out with one exception, the bees themselves! Im really thinking hard about getting Szabo bees, apparently they are suppose...
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    Re: Ontario grading regulation

    So I am just starting out, and new to this forum! Been working so hard researching about bees, came time to figure out how to sell it! To what extent do these laws apply? Would you need federally...
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