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A Comparison of Different Methods to Estimate Varroa Mite Infestation Kim Guillemette (NSCU) & David Tarpy (NSCU) BackgroundWhether one is an experienced beekeeper or a novice, navigating the management of Varroa mites can be confusing. Control measures can be complex, including temperature restrictions, whether or not honey supers can be on hives during application, and…
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Off the Wahl Beekeeping
Click Here if you listened. We’d love to know what you think. There is even a spot for feedback! Read along below! New(ish) Beekeeper Column Stacking the Odds in Favor of VSH By: Richard Wahl Previous Month RecapIn last month’s article, “Raising VSH Queens”, I moved beyond the label and explained the traits of Varroa…
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Hercules and the Substitute Hydra
Click Here if you listened. We’d love to know what you think. There is even a spot for feedback! Read along below! By: Stephen Bishop In ancient times, Hercules was the most heroic of mortal men. However, due to some chicanery by the gods, Hercules briefly went insane and did some terrible things. To atone…
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How to Overcome Queen Acceptance Challenges Part 2
Click Here if you listened. We’d love to know what you think. There is even a spot for feedback! Read along below! By: David Burns One of the most important reasons we inspect our bees is to ensure that we have a good laying queen. It’s easy to evaluate your queen without even finding her…
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Colony Densities:
Click Here if you listened. We’d love to know what you think. There is even a spot for feedback! Read along below! Choosing the Best Colony Spacing By: Ross Conrad Feral honey bee research conducted by Cornell’s Tom Seeley on bees living in the Arnot Forest near Ithaca, New York suggests that wild colonies prefer…
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Minding Your Bees and Cues
By: Becky Masterman Click Here if you listened. We’d love to know what you think. There is even a spot for feedback! Read along below! Honey Production Behind every bumper honey crop is a nectar flow. Some call it a honey flow. Frank Pellett, author of American Honey Plants, summarized honey production as being “dependent…
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What Should I Plant For The Bees?
Click Here if you listened. We’d love to know what you think. There is even a spot for feedback! Read along below! The Universal Question From Both Beekeepers and Landowners By: James E. Tew Somewhere there is a perfect worldIn my mind’s eye, the sky is usually deep blue interrupted only by floating, white, fluffy…
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You Got This: Tips for Solo Beekeepers Part 3
Click Here if you listened. We’d love to know what you think. There is even a spot for feedback! Read along below! By: Theresa J. Martin Most beekeepers work alone at some point, whether by choice or necessity. In this multi-part series, we are exploring methods that make solo beekeeping more safe, efficient, and enjoyable.…