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Hi Wisnewbee,

We make a side opening trap. Moreover, it is designed so it can be opened from either side; left or right. Otherwise, it is identical to the Sundance trap which is generally...

Actually, Dadant just ordered these and they are being shipped to Hamilton this week. Should be available soon at branches.

Lloyd Spear

We need several thousand finished Ross Round sections for 2013. Must be first class. Will buy in multiples of 54. Prices start at $4.50 for a 8-9 ounce section, plus shipping. Please contact me...

Ron, could you please comment more on the 'flooding out'? I am considering a Sr. but am not convinced it can keep up with cappings from 1,500-2,000 lbs on honey a day.

Lloyd

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Lloyd

Put on the formic pads, and leave them on. In January treat with oxalic, www.scientificbeekeeping.com. Both formic and oxalic are 'soft' treatments and if done right you will start the spring with...

I don't think you will have much luck finding 6 mesh. Even if you do, be careful. Do you realize bees can get through 6 mesh? I suggest you use 7 mesh if you do not want bees to get through and 8...

In upstate NY, Mass., and VT the wholesale is $6-$7 each, and retail from $10-$14. No difficulty in selling at these prices.

Spring collected pollen is fine for pollen patties for the next spring as long as it is frozen immediately after collection and kept frozen until needed. Beware of buying pollen for use in pollen...

JohnAllen said, in part, "Lloyd I like the way you avoid mentioning the elephant in the room. I agree with your suggestion but would add Mann Lake".

I agree concerning Mann Lake, but I generally...

As beekeepers go, we are not large and run approximatley 300 hives. Unfortunately, we do not have a competent and ethical supplier nearby but this year I have had occasion to order from Kelley...

Jake, I think what you want to check out is made by Swienty. www.swienty.com. They have them in several different sizes and they work very well. Betterbee had an imitation made, and it is a piece...

Yes, Mark.

I know that Aaron Morris is presently in St Croix, so I will tell you he will have nucs this spring. I believe they will be significantly less than $175. Beyond that, please ask Aaron....

Early April Lloyd spear beegoodatgmail.com. Albany Ny. Early may Aaron Morris. Aaronqmorrisatgmail.com. round lake Ny.

IMHO, Goldenrod is a very light honey and has a bad rep. It is reputed to granulate fast, but I am convinced the fast granulation comes from the aster mixed in. It is also reputed to be dark, but I...

Need good comb honey in frames or boxes. Will pick up and can supply boxes if needed. Prefer frames.

Lloyd Spear
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Kelley and Simpson both sell wire for pollen traps. You need 5 mesh to strip the pollen from the bee legs, 7 mesh to prevent the bees from getting into the collecting drawer, and either 7 or 8 mesh...

I'm sorry you are having difficulties. As you said, one trap worked very well last year and even that trap is not working this year. I suspect that there is a problem that is not trap-related.
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We have two and use one or the other almost daily. A real good dependable machine for any 'warm' honey, say 90 degrees or better. Will not pack 60-70 degree honey. I highly recommend it.

What is a pollen extractor? I am not familar with the term.

Welcome! I'm pleased you have found this Forum and SABA. Both are invaluable.

We run about 200 hives in the Capital Region and 300 overall. We run for honey and do as little pollination as...

I use a simple system that doesn't weaken my woodenware. Buy wood 'shakes' at any lumber yard, Home Depot, Lowes, etc. Cut them lengthwise about 1.5" wide. Tack them to the underside of your inner...

MBush is correct. 5-mesh wire means woven wire that has five openings to the inch. Pollen traps are also made from perforated metal, but those also have 5 holes to the inch (but have real problems...

Freeze it. I understand it has about 10% nutritional loss in about 6 months, but then starts going sharply downhill.

Lloyd