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Anyone looking to fill out a semi load heading north into NYS or PA around the middle of May. I have about 45 pallets in South Carolina.

thanks,
Ron

Gagefamily,

I sent you a pm with contact info

I will have packages available for 4/13 in Milford, PA. plenty available

Gardner Spell bee will start having them later this week

Hi Steve,

I made nucs at the end of Feb in SC this year, used danish buckfast cells, and just checked the first 8 and they all took but are extremly light. I won't go through the rest until I have...

So, a knowledgable keeper or inspector can determine accurate varroa levels and presence of AFB, even scale, without opening a hive. Hmmmm, very interesting. I must have more to learn then I...

You should check your states Apiary law, it may allow inspectors to come onto your property without permission. Inspectors are there to check for AFB which most states have laws requiring something...

I would go into this season with 24, make sure the area can support that many year round. Make nucs during swarm season and start learning how to overwinter them. Make increase or replace the...

This is the second year I've been using the MQS and never noticed any queen issues the first year, that's what I liked about it.

That's the part that is a mystery to me, I did see drone brood in mid-Jan when I treated. I also did not see signs that they tried to raise a new queen

Sounds to me like, with mite treatments a beekeeper has to realize the impact on a queen and be proactive in replacing her after so many treatments. When I look at my situation, I don't feel...

I've been using the MQS formic strips, just one instead of two. Maybe the formic did make a difference but I've never seen that much queen failure.

Mike- I used the MQS for mid-Jan, it was in the...

I have heard of so many beekeepers that have lost hives this year. Some feel the cause was poor nutrition in 2012. I am certain anyone starting a nuc last year and didn't provide supplimental feed...

I lost about the same percentage and for the exact Same reason. Every hive with failed queen had a fair amount of bees left with unfertilized cells in the middle of the frame. In some live hives I...

I have a feeling that some of my customers who might be getting nucs elsewhere, will eventually come back. I have alway provided quality and good service.

Excellent advice from everyone. Thank you.

I am wondering if there are some unwritten rules amoung beekeepers about competing in the same market?
I have had a few scenarios this year with friends and fellow beekeepers competing for the same...

Looking for queens in March, preferably around 3/20. I realize this is very last minute but I wanted to check. I've heard of some producers being ahead so if anyone has queens coming in earlier then...

I plan on beginning to raise queens during the summer to replace last year queens, it will really be my first year attempting this. Buying queens is always a great investment for me but finacially...

Mike- I had to treat at least twice last year, the final was in October with MQS

Going through hives yesterday in SC and came across a good percentage that had sign of failed queen/laying worker. I'm still seeing plenty of bees in most of those hives so it seems the queens failed...

I would keep the bees closed in for a day before opening the entrance, I've heard of bees absconding from top bars when they are hived from packages.
Good luck and Welcome

I've been using the 1/2 zip board by advantech. I am using it for lids right now, last year I made lots of lids for nuc boxes and they look as good as the day I put them on, BUT they weren't outdoors...

I ordered queens from him 3 years ago, had some issues with communication and the timing of the shipment. I posted my experience here and people really slayed me for not understanding how things can...

I have been using and selling package bees from Gardners in GA. Most all of the feedback I hear is that the bees are gentle and productive. My personal opinion is that it is in there best interest to...