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Finally, a thread about feeding that makes sense.

Just add some diced jalapenos to a jar of honey. Let it sit overnight. That's all there is to it. It doesn't take much to do the job. Start with a little and if it needs more kick, just add a bit...

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I'll be doing the same tomorrow. I'll only be making up about 12 but that's a lot for me.
Tim

I see capped brood. Normally, honey will be toward the outer edge of the frame. The easiest way to learn is to take your hive tool and gently open a cell or two. It seems like a mean thing to do but...

If these were mine I would scrape all that burr comb off the tops and bottoms of the frames. It really isn't such a big deal but it makes handling the frames a little easier. It looks like you have...

If you can easily light the pine needles, they are good.

Check http://russellapiaries.webs.com/apps/webstore/. THey have it there

Everybody is saying the same thing. Time to stir that syrup.

Thanks for sharing. This rocks.

I am happy with Russell on all counts. I don't expect to see any queens at the PO til after the shipping dates listed on their website. I also am not expecting to be coddled by customer service. I do...

http://www.beesource.com/resources/elements-of-beekeeping/raising-queen-cells-without-grafting-cut-cell-method/
A good alternative method.

I've had trouble with foundation less installed above brood. They tend to draw weird foundation. You basically have 2 alternatives. 1) Place the empty super under the brood box or 2) Mix some frames...

You can check Russell Apiaries. I their forums they have a place to post piggy-back routes. I think I saw a few that are going north.

http://russellapiaries.webs.com/apps/webstore/

Mine are 3 7/8" holes with 1/8" hardware cloth. I also have some without the hardware cloth and haven't had any problem with those either.

Here are some power points you might find useful.
http://www.ohiostatebeekeepers.org/resources/powerpoint-presentations/

Sorry, I modified the width so it could sit on a five frame nuc.

I built one following the plans here and it works fine. I did narrow down the spacing a bit after they started building comb in the entrance area. I also modified the plans for nuts so that I don't...

I use 7/8" round entrances with SBB and the robbing has stopped. I only have 2 hives and 2 nucs tho. Also, I have the same holes in each NUC body so I can stack them and get additional...

I can confirm that the USPS tracking system is "inefficient". My queen was already installed when the tracking said that they left Mississippi. The Post Office is much better at delivering things...

We've still got a week or so in Western NC.

I use silicon then melt paraffin or bees wax to line the interior.

Yip that's sourwood.

This sounds like something that would happen in my family. I hope you were able to laugh and raz the wife a little.

I would move the bees but leave my number with the land owner should he need somebody to come do a cutout on his rental. That would provide a quiet sense of satisfaction and they pay you to take the...