Health & Pests
Why Are There Bald-Faced Hornets in my Top Feeder?
I found a ton of dead, large black and white, what I think might be bald-faced hornets dead inside of a feeder. I killed a bunch outside my hives too. Entrance reducer was on also. Should I worry? I’m thrilled The Hive was strong enough to kill all the intruders at least.
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There’s Corn Syrup in My Bee Fondant. Is that OK?
Is corn syrup OK for my bees? I realized that the store-bought bee fondant I ordered contains corn syrup. Should I be worried about that?
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Does Peppermint Deter Wax Moths?
Add to Favorites David writes: Have you had any results from putting mint near your hives to prevent wax moths? While I have heard of folks suggesting mint could be …
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I Saw Wax Moth Larvae! Now What?
I think I saw wax moth larvae on one of my frames. I am new at beekeeping so I was unprepared to address the problem when I opened the hive and saw the larvae. Any suggestions on what to do?
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Are My Bees Too Hot?
Add to Favorites Dave writes: I’m new to beekeeping. My bees seem hot in this 90+ weather, they are bearding a lot. What are your suggestions for keeping them cool? I have a …
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American Foulbrood: the Bad Brood is Back!
American Foulbrood is a bacterial apiary disease that spreads between hives. And it has the potential to wipe out the entire industry.
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How Do I Get Rid of Yellow Jackets in My Beehive?
Add to Favorites Jacinta Mattsen Hartwig writes: I had yellow jackets move into my new hive, how do I get rid of them and reuse my hive. There were no …
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How to Make a Bee Watering Station
Add to Favorites Most of us realize the importance of being wary of the heat for people, pets, and livestock, but we often forget that the bees could use a …
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How Disease Can Cause Bee Population Decline
With movable frame colonies, beekeepers discovered pests and diseases that they only superficially knew about. Honeybees, like any other animal, are subject to the frailties of this sometimes pale existence.
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Why Are Bees Declining?
Add to Favorites By Deborah McSweeney – I am a long-time reader and love Countryside and Small Stock Journal — it is one of the best! That said, I had to write …
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