
The Honey Bee Solution to Varroa | Beesource Beekeeping Forums
2024年12月27日 · Great presentation from Mr. Steve Riley from this year's National Honey Show just dropped. He and Dr. Stephen Martin host and maintain varroaresistant.uk and work closely with the growing cohort of TF beekeepers in the UK. A few slides outline the fundamental dynamics at work in the colonies...
ZeroVarroa entrance trap.. Anyone have any experience...
2025年2月11日 · Hello fellow beeks, I just watched a video on YouTube for a product that claims to physically remove varroa from the bees on their way into the hive. It’s an insert for the entrance that has a brush inside that grazes the bees and knocks off the varroa. It’s called Zero Varroa, here’s the video...
Build It Yourself - Equipment Plans in PDF format
2021年3月9日 · 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 designs are described. Both designs use the same principle of removing pollen from the bees but differ greatly in all other features and in method of mounting on the hive.
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Pollen in February? | Beesource Beekeeping Forums
2024年2月18日 · Indiana’s average temps in February r in the 20’. But a couple of days last week we hit mid 50s so the bees were flying. I noticed bees coming back with legs full of pollen. With NOT a green paint for hundreds of miles…..what’s going on ?
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Wax dipping vs just painting hives - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
2017年4月10日 · A forum community dedicated to beekeeping, bee owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about breeding, honey production, health, behavior, hives, housing, adopting, care, classifieds, and more!
Forklift Opinions - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
2005年7月23日 · But they are slow if pallets of bees have to be moved across greater distances than a bee or holding yard. And they need a trailer. Beekeepers, specializing in pollination in California, often build a special forklift out of a 4 wheel drive truck chassis.
Swarm Control - 2025 | Beesource Beekeeping Forums
2025年1月7日 · This makes it possible to lift her off the frames with the magnetic pen. Ideal and a safe way. With this pen, the queens can not only be caught very easily and quickly, but also very gently and placed back in a selected place. A practice bee is included for beginners. This starter set consists of the following parts: A practice bee
Menthol question | Beesource Beekeeping Forums
2003年10月13日 · Menthol KILLS the tracheal mite, but that adult bee has to breath menthol fumes into its lungs to kill the mite. By the way, tracheal mites are NOT found in bee BROOD or emerging bees. Menthol sublimes at 84.5°F (goes from solid to gas without becoming a liquid).