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  1. Beesource Beekeeping Forum - Start Here! Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Please say hello and introduce yourself in our welcome forum or check for the latest announcements.

    1. Welcome Forum

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      If this is your first time on the Beesource Beekeeping Forums, please introduce yourself here.

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    2. Helpful Tips for Posting and Using the Forum

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      This is a "read only" forum.

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    3. Rules & Announcements

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      This is a "read only" forum.

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  2. Frequently Asked Questions Threads / Posts  Last Post

    1. FAQ

      A list of Frequently Asked Questions and links to the corresponding threads.

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  3. General Beekeeping Forums Threads / Posts  Last Post

    1. How to Start Beekeeping

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      A joint effort to develop an FAQ on all aspects of beginning beekeeping.

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    2. History of Beekeeping

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      This forum is dedicated to the discussion and research of all genres of beekeeping history, including; Bee Management, Persons of Beekeeping, Bee Hunting, Archaeology of Beekeeping, Tall Tales, Folklore, Superstitions, Medicine, Beekeeping Antiques, Science and Bees in Warfare.

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    3. Bee Forum

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      This is a general beekeeping forum to discuss all the various topics on beekeeping that don't fit in any of the other beekeeping forums.

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    4. Beekeeping 101

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      First year? First hives? Ask your questions here.

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    5. Equipment/Hardware

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      Discussion on use and design of hive parts, tools and accessories.

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    6. Diseases and Pests

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      Identifying and treating diseases and pests.

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    7. The Queen & Bee Breeding

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      Queen characteristics, behaviors, problems as well as bee breeding.

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    8. Top Bar & Horizontal Hive Forum

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      Top Bar, Layen, Ukrainian, any other horizontal hives.

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    9. Swarms, Trap-outs, and Cut-outs

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      Swarming hives as well as techniques and experience catching those "wild" bees.

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    10. Splits/Combines

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      Dividing or combining a colony. How-to, problems and fixes.

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    11. Treatment-Free Beekeeping

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      Discussing and formulating honeybee management methods that cooperate as much as possible with natural bee biology without resorting to the use of chemicals and drugs.

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    12. Nectar & Pollen Plants

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      Nectar and pollen sources. Creating bee friendly spaces in gardens.

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    13. "Scientific" Studies / CCD / Neonics

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    14. Warre and other Compact Vertical Hives Forum

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      Warre, Delon, Russian alpine, any other vertical compact hives.

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    15. Observation Hive Forum

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      Observation hive construction and management.

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    16. Alternative Pollinators

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      The raising, keeping and other issues of concern for pollinating bees, other than the honey bee.

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    17. Photo/Video Gallery

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      A place to post and view photos and videos about beekeeping.

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    18. Winter Beekeeping

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      Discussions about over-wintering bees. Tips, techniques, successes and failures

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  4. Business Side of Beekeeping Threads / Posts  Last Post

    1. Commercial Beekeeping

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      Beekeeping from a commercial point of view. Focus is on income production and cost/time efficiencies, pros/cons of certain practices, and other subjects more of concern to those making their primary income from bees.

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    2. Marketing Forum

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      Focus is on product marketing; labeling, processing for retail sales, licensing and regulations, etc.

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    3. Pollinator Reports

      Share your experience with pollination industry participants, either growers, suppliers of bees or managers/brokers, both positive and negative.

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  5. Bounty of The Hive Threads / Posts  Last Post

    1. Everything Honey

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      Discussion on types, characteristics, uses, handling and marketing, creating "honey do" lists.

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    2. Recipes

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      Share your "honey" recipes.

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    3. Home Brewing

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      Mead, wine and beer using honey. Recipies, suppliers, instruction, tips, and more.

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    4. Products of The Hive

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      Candlemaking, soapmaking, lotions, balms, ointments.

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    5. Apitherapy

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      One sting at a time.

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  6. Associations & Societies / Blogs & Pods Threads / Posts  Last Post

    1. Beekeeping Meetings and Classes

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      Post any upcoming events or news about your meetings and classes here. (Associations, workshops, clubs, etc.)

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    2. Eastern Apicultural Society (EAS)

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    3. Heartland Apicultural Society (HAS)

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    4. Western Apicultural Society (WAS)

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    5. Blogs, Podcasts, and Video Presentations

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      Personal blogs, podcasts and video interviews and presentations may be posted here.

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    6. Local Associations

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      Local Beekeeping Associations by State

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  7. Vendors Threads / Posts  Last Post

    1. Blue Sky Bee Supply

      http://www.blueskybeesupply.com/

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    2. Capital Bee Supply

      http://www.capitalbeesupply.com/

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    3. Honey Hive Farms

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    4. Lappe's Bee Supply and Honey Farm LLC

      http://lappesbeesupply.com/

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    5. NY Bee Wellness

      http://nybeewellness.org/

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    6. OxaVap

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      http://oxavap.com/

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    7. Scottsville Supply Co.

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    8. Shastina

      https://www.shastinabeegirls.com/

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  8. The Exchange Threads / Posts  Last Post

    1. Funding requests threads - (KickStarter, GoFundMe, FundRazr, etc)

      Threads where "funding requests" are a material issue, This would include KickStarter, GoFundMe, FundRazr, etc type projects. Be aware that contibuting money IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Note that there is NO GUARANTEE THAT ANY PROMISED PRODUCTS or INCENTIVES WILL ACTUALLY BE SHIPPED, OR THAT THEY WILL PERFORM AS STATED!

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    2. Bookstore

      Books of Interest.

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    3. For Sale

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      For posting beekeeping related items that you want to sell. Please be descriptive (size, amount, cost, contact info, etc.). Price MUST be included.

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    4. Wanting to Buy

      Let us know what beekeeping related item you're looking for. Please be descriptive (size, amount, color, contact info, etc.).

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    5. Where To Buy . . .

      If you really must, post the ever popular and tiring questions, "Where can I buy . . ." or "Who sells the best . ." Do not post prices.

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    6. FREE - To Be Given Away

      Post items here that you would like to give away. Please be descriptive (size, amount, color, contact info, etc.).

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    7. Employment

      For posting beekeeping related employment. Looking for work or looking to hire.

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    8. Consumer Report

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      Share your experience with merchants and suppliers, both positive and negative.

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    9. Buy Local Honey

      Find a source of local honey to buy.

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    10. Pollination Service

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      Need bees for pollination? Here is a list of beekeepers who provide colonies for pollination.

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    11. Bee Removal / Swarm Removal

      Need a swarm or bees removed from your property? Here is a list of beekeepers who can do it. Honey Bee removal only. Call an exterminator for all other stinging insects.

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  9. Non-Beekeeping Related Forums Threads / Posts  Last Post

    1. Coffee Klatch

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      Share and seek information on hobbies and interests other than beekeeping.

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    2. Forum Feedback & Site News

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      Questions and comments about Beesource/Forums get posted here.

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    3. Enter At Your Own Risk!

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      The doorway to Tailgater.

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