Varroa mites can quickly become a very serious problem for bees and bee keepers. To keep your colony safe from the effects of this parasite, be sure to perform periodic inspections. Using the EasyCheck system from Véto-pharma makes the process simple and provides an accurate assessment of the infestation in a hive. What are Varroa Mites? Varroa mites are external parasites of …
A week after installing your package bees, it’s time to perform your first hive inspection and see if the bees have accepted the queen and started to draw out the foundation. Getting Ready for the First Hive Inspection For this first inspection, we suggest wearing some level of protective clothing. Depending on your experience with beekeeping, you may be comfortable with minimal …
There are many ways to install packages; if you ask five different beekeepers you’ll get five different answers. In this post, we go over the basic details of installing your package bees. Over time you may develop your own method that works best for you. What is a package of bees? Packages of bees are just that: boxes specially built to ship …
1. Q: What is Apiguard? A: Apiguard is thymol in a slow-release gel used to control varroa mites in honeybee colonies. Apiguard is a product suitable for use in organic farming in the European Union. 2. Q: How do I apply Apiguard? A: See Vita’s instructions on or with the product. If you are using Apiguard in 50g (1.76 ounces) trays: peel back the …
A Dadant Manufacturing Specialty Hive Bodies and Honey Supers Ponderosa Pine Wood Products Our woodenware is manufactured from hand selected ponderosa pine. Each board has been carefuly moisture-metered to assure its proper moisture content before it is precision milled into the finished product. All our supers have "pre-drilled" holes for nails to prevent splitting during assembly. Features Handholds tapered cut for easy gripping Moisture …
The modern bee hive is like a highly efficient multistoried factory with each “story” having a specific function. These “stories” work together to provide a home for bees and a honey factory for the beekeeper. A. Hive Cover - Telescoping cover “telescopes” over the sides of the top super to protect the hive. Galvanized covering. B. Inner Cover - Creates a dead …
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When Is the Right Time to Harvest Honey? For first-year beekeepers, there is usually not a significant amount of honey produced because a majority of nectar is used to build up the wax production in the hive to create a base. One of the main reasons for this is that bees need a lot of nectar to produce wax, around 6 …