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Generally, April to early May. But, as you know, the weather has been a bit cooler this spring. Not sure exactly how much the weather should affect that time frame.

Checking hives last night and saw a single queen cell on the bottom of a frame in my honey super. Seemed a bit odd. Brood nest isn't up that far. Cell is capped. Nectar flow in progress. Hive...

Regarding DDT:
http://www.wnd.com/2005/06/31095/

And, on another note, when you come here and slander a whole group of people (those who develop neo-nics) by accusing them of lying etc., you...

Found this for "Honey Dumping Board" for anyone who is interested:

http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00072565/00001/17j

I always wondered about that. Was starting to think perhaps that "Super" was intended...

On the other end of the spectrum are the dogs that burn brown spots in the neighbors lawn by constantly peeing on them. Just sayin'.

Can anyone tell me with certainty why this particular honey tastes so poorly?

what fishman said

Alex,
Do you (or did you) have about 3-4 hives located near a tree line about 200 feet off of a path running through a field from Elk Way to Champion Lake? Not sure when google last updated, but you...

Sounds like they've covered just about all the information you'd want in order to plan a theft. Just sayin'.

Thanks to all for the helpful input. Apologies to bird and swamp if you were offended. Obviously, I know I could call the guy. Also, I certainly don't think anybody is running around deliberately...

I'd prefer to avoid the possibility of creating an adversarial relationship. That's why I posted my questions here.


That's why I have reasonable questions.


I couldn't care less. And that...

Yesterday, the high temperature here was 46 degrees and it was windy. My wife let me know that the apiary inspector had showed up. From his notes I see that there were no problems whatsoever and...

Do you have any issues with bees not being able to void due to cold weather?

Interesting. Thank you.

Do you know of any potential problems that you need to watch for as a result of your setup?

I've done that, so it sounds like I'll be fine. Thanks for all of your input.

Could you tell me the minimum conditions for comb building? Is temperature an issue? What about daylight?

Thanks...

I want to simulate a nectar flow and get the bees building comb and raising brood. Will MC method do that?

Thanks.

If I'm getting temperature breaks that allow the bees to fly, but they aren't taking the syrup, is it not the temp of the syrup that is the likely issue? In other words, it isn't warm enough for long...

Thinking of topping off my hive top feeder with a pane of glass and a little weatherstripping to seal it. I want the syrup to get warm enough for the bees to take it. Temps currently in the 40s....

Locating it on top of a spring would do that. Just sayin'. :lpf:

So, I've got two hives I started last spring with BeeWeaver packages. I requeened late fall with BeeWeaver queens (Don't ask again whoever you were. I was following George Imirie's advice.). One...

The glue is stronger, but using only nails allows you to replace any part that might be damaged, rather than scrapping the whole frame. I use both and try not to break stuff. (if it's worth doing,...

HT Krantz http://www.htkbeesupply.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=42

nevermind...I was scratching my head until I realized you weren't referencing the top bar

1) Using known carcinogens in something you plan to gather food from.
2) Not if they are culled.

My reasoning for wanting to do so would be that there is nothing in your second paragraph with any potential to harm my health, but that can't be said across the board for disease treatment. Better...