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    How long to add queen to split hive

    I have pulled brood and honey from strong hives. I have pleaced two frames of each in Nuc boxes so how long should I wait to add queens to the Nucs for the best acceptance of the queen? I put in one...
  2. Thread: building Supers

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    building Supers

    Id there anyone to buy a jig to put together super boxes? I am talking about a jig like the frame jig Walter Kelly sells.
  3. Thread: Making Splits

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    Making Splits

    Anyone got any good video of ways to split hives? Walk off method is probably the best for me.
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    Feeding hives during the winter

    I have about 5 hives that are weak in stores to get them through the rest of the winter. What would everyone reccomend a plan to feed them to get them through to spring?

    Dry sugar and pollen...
  5. Re: Anyone have any idea what this white stuff would be in a nectar cell?

    Thanks for this thread. I found this very thing today in two dead out hives. I was scared I had a diease and almost burnt my two hives. I think I will wait and see more answers now.
  6. Thread: treating mites

    by mleck
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    treating mites

    I see all these talks about using oxlic acid, grease patties, powder sugar to treat mites on Honey bees. All these are great I am sure but not if you dont know how to use any of them. Can you guys...
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    Re: Package Bees Wanted

    How much? I am in Kansas and might be interested in buying 10 or so. Please call me 620-485-4564
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    Re: Honey Prices For 2012!

    $7 for 12oz Bear
    $12 1.5 lb bear
    $16 2 lb queenline
    $12 pint jar
    $20 quart jar
    $60 gallon
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    Re: My Systemic Allergic Reaction Experience

    Mr. Smith I am a state Govt worker and I pay $600 dollars a month for health insurance, please tell me where a Govt worker gets free health care as I will be applying for a job in that location.
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    Storing supers for winter

    Does it hurt to leave supers that are drawn but empty on top of hives for winter? After extracting a few weeks ago i placed them back on hives to be cleaned up and hopefully filled with fall flow....
  11. Thread: Mud Dobbers

    by mleck
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    Mud Dobbers

    I am having some trouble with Mud Dobbers building their dirt nezt on bee hive EQ. I dont mind the extra frames and supers I have laying around as I can clean them off. What i am concerned about is...
  12. Re: Ultrabreeze, Pigeon Mountain, Mann Lake or ....ventilated suit

    I have boughten new standard suit from Walter Kelly Co., Mann Lake, and one other place I dont remember the name of. All The new suits I tried I was getting stung through. I bought the Ultra Breeze...
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    Re: Honey Prices in your part?

    Post you information here. this is a very good idea

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmHro5uN0r38dEh2R3dnQ1czYTlUZ1ZPZkZGZllGX1E#gid=0
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    Harvested Honey question?

    Is the light colored stuff in the bottels air bubbels or small wax particles getting through the screen? In the top of some or most of the bears is what I desribe. just curious what is is. Thanks in...
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    Re: Honey Prices in your part?

    Thanks for all the information and discussion. I have decided I am selling for $8 lb for a pound or larger bottles. $7 12oz bottle, $3 2 oz bottle.
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    Re: Ways to make a split

    I have recieved no pros or cons to this method or how something works better for you? Please let me know what you think about this method. Thanks
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    Re: Honey Prices in your part?

    Anymore prices from BK in the midwest? I know in Missouri there are BK everywhere but in Kansas there are very few.
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    EQ for short cuts

    Does anyone has any short cuts to share to try and help me protect my already extrmemly bad back?

    I see some EQ forsale on Mann Lake sight for things a hive mover buts if $500. it allows you to...
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    Re: They just keep taking sugar...

    I think I have had this happen on some packages but not sure. I placed two frames of drawn comb in the hive and a top feeder when I went back and inspected the drawn comb was filled 100% and there...
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    Ways to make a split

    I went over to help a guy a few days split some of his hives. Here is how he done it.

    opened hive and set boxes down beside each other. found where the strongest brood pattern was and tried to...
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    Removing Supers question

    This weekend we plan to remove about 20 full supers from different hives and extract. I will be setting up our extractor and uncapping tank, etc in my Dads Shop so that we can seal ourself off from...
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    Re: Honey Prices in your part?

    Thanks for the information to all.

    I am going to be close to Sharpbees I think but really unsure. This will be the first year we have marketed honey as the kids and family was eating it faster...
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    Honey Prices in your part?

    What are you charging for Honey for the following lay out?

    1 Gallon Bulk

    32oz Queenline

    16 oz Bear

    12 oz Bear
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    Re: laying worker or new queen?

    Good topic. I will be interested in reading replys to this as well/
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    Too late for a package?????

    Is it to late to get a package to build before winter and does anyone know where some could be bought this week?
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