I was hoping the silence on television, radio and the newspaper was a sign that CCD had gone away as quickly as it came, or at least wouldn’t be as big a problem as it was for many last year. Apparently that may not be the case. Maryam Henein, who is working on a documentary …
Category Archive: Beekeeping
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Mar 03
First Inspection of the Season
Yesterday was in the mid 40s and was a good time to do the first inspection of the season and install pollen patties on the hives. The forecast was for a high of 50 with Monday being even warmer, but with a narrow window and rain being called for on Monday, today was the day. …
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Feb 28
Raise Your Own Queens!
I have periodically given talks and even classes last year on raising your own queens. Inevitably someone will come up and ask questions and seek advice beginning with ‘I don’t want to compete with you, but I’d like to know how you do x’. My response is always the same, ‘Please compete with me. …
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Feb 27
The Almond Bloom is Late
The report from California is that the almond bloom is late, at least 2 and maybe 3 or more weeks late. The main almond variety is only just starting to bloom and later varieties have yet to start. In most years the bloom would have ending by now and beekeepers would be starting to move …
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Feb 25
Preparing for Spring.
I Spent some time this evening making pollen patties. I now have around 110 ready and waiting in the freezer to go on the hives the next warm spell we have. Hopefully that will be in just another week or two in time to get the bees moving shortly before the maple trees start …
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Feb 23
Bees in the Snow
Snow was still on the ground today with temperatures only reaching 35F. It was sunny and calm so some bees took the chance to make cleansing flights in spite of the temperature. Some unfortunately didn’t make it back to the hive and died in the snow. The sight of dead bees in the snow around …
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Feb 21
A New Bee Yard
Pictured below is my new bee yard. Actually it’s not so new anymore and this post is a bit out of order as this picture was taken last April. I was approached this spring by my wifes insurance agent for her business about placing some bees on his property. It’s a beautiful location on …
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Feb 20
Auglaize County Extension Bee School
Note: This class has been canceled because they did not get enough early registrations. They are tentatively rescheduling it as an evening meeting in May.
On Saturday, April 19th, 2008. The Auglaize County Extension office will be hosting a bee class. Topics will include Spring Management; Disease & Pest Management; Pollen, Propolis, Wax and Other …
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Feb 15
Beginning Beekeeping
Thinking about trying beekeeping this year? Many organizations have already held beginning beekeeping classes this year, but it’s not to late to start.
If you are really serious about starting this year you need to get your bees on order because they will be likely sold out if you wait until the weather gets …
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Feb 07
Packages Bees or Nucs?
Its the time of year again when new beekeepers and hobbyist who have had a loss or want to expand, start thinking about ordering a package or a nuc. More than once I’m asked ‘which should I get’? Honestly I don’t have a good answer. While one may have a distinct advantage over the …
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