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Build It Yourself - Equipment Plans in PDF format
Mar 9, 2021 · Solid, bee-tight hive equipment is necessary because any secondary openings will be eagerly sought by bees to avoid passing through the pollen trap grid. Two pollen trap …
Beltsville USDA Facility To Close, This includes the Beltsville Bee Lab
Jul 25, 2025 · The very small cost of federal bee research is so tiny that we have, several times, had to actually go down to DC and buttonhole congresscritters to ask them to add a few million …
Plastic Bottom Board Reviews - BeeSmart vs Apimaye?
Nov 29, 2022 · I'm intrigued by the idea of a year round insulated hive. From reading the posts on Ettiene Tardif and a few other sources, it sounds that most poly hives and plastic hives run …
Making Michael Palmers inexpensive pollen sub - Beesource …
Mar 11, 2019 · Hey all we used Michael Palmers sub this last year. We add some lemongrass to encourage quicker uptake on the sub. It worked great either way. My wife made a video of …
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History of Beekeeping in the United States
Feb 24, 2016 · By EVERETT OERTELRetired, formerly apiculturist, U.S. Department of Agriculture. BEEKEEPING IN THE UNITED STATES AGRICULTURE HANDBOOK NUMBER …
The Honey Bee Solution to Varroa | Beesource Beekeeping Forums
Dec 27, 2024 · A forum community dedicated to beekeeping, bee owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about breeding, honey production, health, behavior, hives, housing, …
What? Who knew??? Tetanus shot - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
May 17, 2018 · If you are more than 10 years past your tetanus shot, than it is standard medical practice to recommend one after an insect sting. Generally speaking, this is the "rule" for any …
Salt for bees? - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
Oct 27, 2009 · A long time beekeeper in our bee club says he puts salt on the landing board for his bees. I have noticed especially this summer while working in my truckpatch the bees …