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I had a similar situation with one of 2-story hives. I split the hives up into single-story hives, and introduced new queens to both. They were still very "hot." Neighbors were starting to...

I would have to agree with Beeman... A little internet surfing can go a long way. Here is some good information on swarm trapping. Cornell University - Swarm Trapping

I like 10-frame... only because that is the only style I have tried. Down the road, if you decide that 10-frame equipment does not suit you, you could switch to 8-frame equipment by cutting down...

Here are some pallet swarm traps I made...
Recycled Pallet Swarm Traps
Once these are painted they will last quite a while.

I used to make my nucs entirely out of plywood. I didn't like...

I know in some States, this is Illegal. Anyone know why? Just curious...

You need a prescription for an epipen. Only 3% of the population will develop anaphylaxis when stung by bees. The chances of someone actually needing your epipen would be extremely rare... If a...

I have made my boxes two different ways when using plywood.

BOX JOINTS: I make my box joints using a table saw with a dado blade. I always place a piece of scrap behind the board I am cutting to...

I know one problem I have had is transporting the bees. If I have to travel with them very far I don't like having the box sealed up completely they really start going crazy. On my nuc boxes, I...

I just throw a rope over a crotch in the tree that is close to the trunk. I pull the box up so it is tight against the tree then tie the rope off. The boxes don't move.

I have had more luck...

Hey Rick, last year I did exactly what you describe. I had a few extra nucs laying around, and wanted to have the volume of a 10 frame box for my swarm traps. I just tied the 2 boxes together with...

I clean up the hive as soon as I can after I determine they are dead. If they are left the hive really start to stink. Don't worry about the bees that are head first in the cells. When you place...

Splatt, with this warmer weather we've had for the past couple of days I've been waiting to see them fly.
Nothing today, still too cold where I am I guess. I gave a listen to the hives and could...

I don't use an inner cover or a telescoping cover. I find it easier to make a migratory covers out of a piece of plywood. Problem is, you have to make sure that the hive stays covered. This winter...

It sounds to me like what you you have proposed will work... sometimes the easiest way to wrap your brain around an idea is to do it your own way. I am a fan or tinkering as well. Even if it may...

The only thing that I could think of that may be a problem, is that when the bees hang from the cells to draw out the queen cells; they may pull the cell punches out of the queen cell cups.
I...

I would say it would be better to graft the larvea... I would worry about the punched cells falling out of the cell cups...
if you don't think the cells will fall out you could give it a try.
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If you don't have an inner cover you could lay newspaper down and put the sugar on that leaving room for the cover to go back on... pouring it down into the hive seems like a messy way to do it. If...

dmaddox, where did you purchase your bees?

Thanks for your help beemandan. I think I am just going to have to get my hands dirty, and just do it.
I'm thinking that a lot of the learning is going to be in actually doing it. There isn't a...

As an experiment, about a year ago I made about a gallon of hard cider(following a recipe I found online). I believe I had about 5 percent alcohol(newbie reading hydrometer) when I decided it was...

From what I understand the Acetobacter needs oxygen to convert the alcohol into acetic acid. So sealing it would
not allow for all of the alcohol to be converted to acetic acid.
With the acid...

Welcome to the forum! As to your question about which breed any of those will work fine. I can't speak for the Russians but I have had good luck with carniolans and Italians, but enjoy the...

Is it okay to use plastic 5 gallon buckets(obviously food grade) for vinegar making? Would it be wise to just spend the money and go with glass?

That is the beauty of the "Canadian Dovetail System," just roll up your sleeves, and all will be okay. Plus, there are no safety features to fiddle with so you can really crank out the boxes. :lpf:

Who needs a jig.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=dyXFE_biEwc&feature=fvwp