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Backyard Beekeeping June/July 2022
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What to Do Before Buying Your First Bees
Before you run out and buy your first set of bees, there are a few things you should do to ensure your venture into beekeeping is a success.
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Breeder Queen Selection
Here’s a short guide for breeder queen selection: what to look for when assessing and what you can expect along the way.
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Top 10 Reasons for Starting Beekeeping
Honeybees do not necessarily require the management skills of a learned beekeeper for optimum results. Here are the top 10 reasons to start beekeeping.
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Do My Honey Bees Have Nosema?
Honeybee dysentery is often confused with Nosema disease, so when beekeepers see feces on or near a hive, they automatically think the worst.
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How Much Honey Per Hive?
When I have a colony overwinter — and they have no spring/summer issues such as a queen dying or an unexpected swarm — I generally get around 75-100 pounds of honey per hive in Colorado.
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Judging the Best Honey in the World
Where does the best honey in the world come from? And how is it determined “best?”
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Let’s Talk About Dead Bees
Like many beekeepers, we’ve lost bees. Losing bees is never easy, and there can be many causes.
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What do Bees do in the Winter?
Unlike birds, bees don’t fly south for the winter, nor do they hibernate. So, what do bees do in the winter?
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Frugal Beekeeping with Used Beekeeping Supplies
Where to find and how to clean used beekeeping supplies without breaking the bank.
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What Causes Colony Collapse Disorder in Honeybees?
What is colony collapse disorder (CCD) and what causes it? Maurice Hladik tackles this confounding question.
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