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Varroa Mite Treatments for a Healthy Hive
Varroa mites are considered a universal problem. Fortunately, varroa mite treatment isn’t hard, you just have to be diligent.
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Conduct an Alcohol Wash for Varroa Mite Monitoring
Of the many techniques possible, the alcohol wash for varroa mite counts is currently considered the most accurate.
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Creating the Best Water Sources for Bees
Like all animals, honey bees need a dependable source of water year round. The best water sources for bees are ones that won’t go dry in the summer, won’t drown the bees, and won’t be shared with livestock or pets.
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The Anatomy of Botulism
Why is botulism in honey not a concern for older children and adults? It all comes down to the anatomy of botulism and mechanism of disease.
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Are Queen Excluders a Good Idea?
If you enjoy a good debate, ask 10 beekeepers what they think about queen excluders. As is typical in the beekeeping community, within seconds, you’ll receive 10 different answers.
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Why do Bees Swarm?
One of the most disappointing things that can happen to a beekeeper is to have a hive swarm. After it happened to us, we needed to find out why bees swarm.
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Natural versus Grafted Queen Rearing
Queen rearing can be as simple or as complex as the beekeeper chooses. Grafting queen bees and natural rearing are the two more common methods.
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What Does a Caught Swarm Need to Thrive?
Because the workers are already racing against time, it is highly unlikely the swarm will leave. Once you see combs being built, odds are they will stay.
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Growing Your Apiary: All About Splitting a Hive
Splitting the colony is a natural part of the honeybee’s reproductive life cycle—in nature we call this action “swarming.” Why do bees swarm? With increased hours in daylight, the queen bee begins to lay her eggs and grow the hive’s population.
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The Poisoning of Bees on Sunflower Crops
Do you have any info regarding the poisoning of bees on sunflower crops?
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