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They may have been AHB but my concern is that the media often fills in the blanks with sensationalism if they don't know the facts. It may take a few weeks to get confirmation on the type of HB that...

As a couple of others have mentioned, I also use Titebond III and staples. Two years outdoor weathering and use and still going strong.

Westernbeekeeper,
Excellent photos and explanations on putting it all together! :applause: Also, thank you delber for the advise on the push stick. :thumbsup: I'm thinkin I might just try this this...

WOW guys!!!:applause:

Remind me to be no where around when Mark is behind the wheel and decides to back up ! :lookout:

Hokie Bee Daddy, I did the exact same thing last year but was lucky my...

Welcome Sam, bring on the questions.

:applause:Thumbs Up for Mann Lake :thumbsup:

Sounds logical, GB.:cool: Give it a try and let know at the end of summer.

Hi BDecker, There is a lot of good advice on here from a lot of good folks. One in particular is Cleo. I have read many of his post over again over time as he seems very down to earth and for me and...

Hi Blueline. My price includes the bottles and labels.

Hey Kavius, Welcome to the greatest hobby on earth and there are a few on here that make it their living which is a great resource for info.:)

Nice, thanks for sharing.:)

Welcome, Zerbit!

Welcome Dale.

3 lb swarm caught May 9th cloudy 65 degrees F.

West Lafayette, IN 47906

Most were about 12 feet up in pine tree and probably a couple thousand on the ground.

Jim

Mike,
I have purchased equipment from Dadant, Mann Lake, Brushy Mountain, and Walter T Kelley. Never been burned by any of them, all had good quality, and I have always gotten good customer service...

Hello Irmo. I've always put a new hive next to an existing hive. No problems yet. One thing I do (or my 11 year old daughter does) is paint pictures on the front of each hive. I don't know if it...

Hello friend.

I am too new (2 years now) to truthfully answer the first part of your question. I have extracted once per season. I figure IF the bees consume any of the honey I planned on...

Thank you and well said!:thumbsup:

Topdog,

5 lbs is pretty good. I had a professor from Nebraska tell us as the Indiana Bee Assn seminar in Feb '12 this year that he has seen 4 lbs a day during a flow. I'd be smiling if it were my...

Got my 2nd swarm call for 2012 on Sunday 4-29-12
1.5 lbs (small) hanging on a Japaneese Maple tree limb
55 degree sunny
Lafayette, IN 47909

Only on my left hand (ring hand). Got stung on ring finger last year and thought I was going to have to have the ring cut off due to swelling around the ring. :pinch:Can't take the ring off before...

Thanks, Mike. I've never lost a queen but IF I do I will remember what you have said here. Everything you said makes perfect sense.:thumbsup:

Jim

Congrats Ricky Bee! I remember my first swarm call last year. WOW What an adrenaline rush! Even seven swarms later I still get a rush. Not sure if the “ol beekeeps” still get a rush after years of...

Mountainboy,

Not sure as all the inner covers I have made (about 20) I have used 1/4" plywood for the middles because that is the type of wood I that was used in the inner covers I had purchased...

Hello and welcome.