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First Hit of the Year.

Today is Friday, but the best day of this week clearly was Wednesday!!!  The post about  dead bees was a bummer so I was in search of good news.  Being out and about, I decided to check some swarm traps.  … Continue reading

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Dead Bees

Last week there were some disturbing events that unfolded here at my home hive site.  On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday I awoke to large quantities of dead bees on the bottom boards of all three hives.  This was particularly disturbing … Continue reading

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Firehouse Bees

I got a message Wednesday night that there were bees invading one of our area volunteer fire departments.  I had known about these bees, but was waiting until later this summer once things had settled down to do a trap … Continue reading

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Loading Swarm Traps

Now that I finally have some Swarm Trap Plans posted it is time to think about the next step.  The traps need to be loaded prior to deployment. The directions for How I Load Swarm Traps can be found under How To… in the … Continue reading

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Not a normal post a.k.a. – My Friday the 13th

These last several weeks have seen me obsessed with bees as usual.  I guess it’s been a little over the top, as both my wife (Holly) and my daughter have asked me recently to, “STOP TALKING ABOUT BEES!!!!”  Not that … Continue reading

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New method of hanging traps

I have found a new way to hang many of  my traps.  Instead of driving nails into trees, I began using light duty chain and S-hooks.  It started when my Dad did not want me putting nails into his trees.  … Continue reading

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Killing Small Hive Beetles

Recently there was a tense situation on our little homestead.  As mentioned previously I am coming to grips with the fact that I have Small Hive Beetle at one of my hive sites.  I know that eventually they will be … Continue reading

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We’ve got Drones!!!!

Finally at long last drones are buzzing loudly around my house and hives!!!!  Last Friday (the 13th) after getting home from work I observed them.   It won’t be long before swarming will start around here. A bunch of traps … Continue reading

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Finally got a couple of traps up.

I have been away from bee duties for much of the last week building a large run for our chickens to keep them out of this years garden.  Along with finishing that up, two swarm traps were deployed Trap01 and Trap10. … Continue reading

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Southeastern Indiana Beekeepers Association

I attended a meeting of the Southeastern Indiana Beekeepers Association (www.indianahoney.org) last week.  I must admit I was skeptical about going.  I have spent my most of my life avoiding clubs and associations.  It would have been a shame to have … Continue reading

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