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Monthly Archives: October 2015
Trapping Quick Reference
It’s been good getting back into the swing of regular posting. In doing so I have discovered a couple things that need updating on this site. I have been talking about different aspects of swarm trapping for several years now. … Continue reading
Posted in Feral Bees, Genetics, HowTo, Swarm Trapping
Tagged bee swarm trap, swarm box, swarm trap plans, swarm trapping
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Nuc Box Plans
A while ago I posted New Swarm Trap Plans. This post was about a set of plans for 4 traps out of ONE – 4 X 8 sheet of plywood. Sometime later a question was posed to me about the plans. … Continue reading
Posted in HowTo, Posts, Swarm Trapping
Tagged bee, Indiana Beekeeping, nuc box plans, Swarm Trap Plan
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Mouse Guards
Fall is coming quickly. Trees are already turning colors and we’ve experienced a couple cool nights. A form of selective pressure is on its way in the form of Winter. Many beekeepers are frantically checking their hives, fretting about varroa thresholds, … Continue reading
Extraction Flash Mob
2015 is turning out to be a memorable beekeeping year. There’s been late night mishaps with cops and several angry dog incidents, but I must remember it’s not over yet! I have always invited some close friends to honey extraction ever … Continue reading
Posted in Honey, Posts
Tagged feral bees, honey, honey extraction, Indiana Beekeeping
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Fall Trap Maintenance
One of my yearly maintenance tasks is unloading swarm traps every Fall. Many of the bait combs can be used next Spring as long as you are proactive. Old brood comb is the most valuable capital for my future in beekeeping. It is … Continue reading