Hi. I'm a beekeeper in Haiti in my 3rd year.
I was recently reading Michael Bush's explanation of why bees swarm, where he talked about how bees backfill the hive to the point that nurse bees...
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Hi. I'm a beekeeper in Haiti in my 3rd year.
I was recently reading Michael Bush's explanation of why bees swarm, where he talked about how bees backfill the hive to the point that nurse bees...
Ooo. I like that idea Tony. Not just for frames, but for everything else. I think I'm gonna do that this weekend. Thanks!
Thanks Mr. C. These images really help me to put it all together. I've been "visualizing" similar jigs, but haven't had a chance to put it all together yet. This will give us a head start as we...
Wow, great description. Thanks for the tips. As for the type of hives, many local beekeepers are only recently modernizing from the old Log Hive method. Langstroth is quickly becoming the preferred...
I'm working with a team of woodworkers in Haiti who are learning to make bee equipment for my apiary and eventually for mass production and sale. The frames have proven to be the most difficult, due...
Hi Everybody. I'm a beginner beekeeper working towards starting a large operation in Haiti. I'll need lots of advice, particularly from those who have wisdom on beekeeping in tropical climates (I...