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I was worried about this situation and found a few good ideas . . . but by far was the lemon scented pledge:

http://eddieobees.blogspot.com/2012/04/water-source-for-bees-making-it-more.html
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I find it ineresting that BLUEDIAMOND only responds on this forum to posts with certain keywords like GMO, MONSANTO, NEONIC etc,

Looking through his posts, he has never posted anything much about...

Quick Update: Beesource to the rescue!!!

After the initial "holy comb in the wrong places" incident and the help of the the Beesource members I got everything straightened out. The suggestin was...

Here is a longer version with more pics: Water Source for Bees

I am a new urban beekeeper in a neighborhood and my neighbor has a pool . . . . .

Thus, it was pretty important to focus on a good...

From my position as a very new beginner and not having an experienced eye . . . I appreciated being able to see the contrast of the white eggs/larvae against the black plastic frame. I have another...

WOW!! Great explanation, especially for a newb like myself.

I obviously have been reading up on this issue and could not "wrap my arms around it".

I'd like to hear what others think of your...

Armed with all the knowledge I needed to get myself and the bees in trouble after the Atlanta Beekeepers short course . . . I decided to try the ziploc baggie feeder, followed the instructions that...

Still bumping along: http://eddieobees.blogspot.com/

I can't wait to get back home after spring break (even selfishly suggested we might leave a day early! . . the vote was swift and NO). So now...

OK. I feel like I have read enough to be dangerous to myself and the bees . . .

I will be doing my 2nd inspection on Sunday (would +16 days after install) and will hopefully be adding supers to my...

UPDATE: 3+ days since my "Holy comb in the wrong place"

Again . . thanks for all the input. It really makes a beginner feel a lot better.

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Joseph,

I also found a FEDEX box that I am pretty sure would fit nicely into the area as well.

Do you think I should try that first instead of the eggcrate idea?

Thanks for all the help!
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Wow! What a great resource and thank you for the thoughtful responses!!



Since I do not have another feeder available and I am leaving to go out of town, I am thinking of filling the void with...

I am +5 days after first ever 3lb installations for two hives. . . performing first inspection . . and need your help.

I am using zip-loc feeder with mini-riser/super (about 3 inches tall) from...