State Fair Wax Preparation
Register for the State Fair honey show this month! Photo: watching wax harden is like waiting for a pot to … Continue reading →
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The more I studied beekeeping, the less I knew, until, finally, I knew nothing. But, even though I knew nothing, I still had plenty to unlearn. Charles Martin Simon
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Sherlock Holmes and Beekeeping: A Unique Connection
Anyone watch the Sherlock series titled Elementary? One of Holmes’ interests is beekeeping which they thread through the series. In … Continue reading →
Transforming a Vintage Beekeeping Machine for Better Performance
She’s a brick—-house. Scored this work in progress. Looks like an old hand crank model converted by some clever farmer … Continue reading →
Swarm Removal at Olive Garden: Quick and Efficient
Received call today regarding a swarm in Crepe Myrtle tree outside Olive Garden. Have Nuc will travel… Danny and I had it hived and were gone in 15 minutes. Didn’t even suit up – just shorts and tee shirts for both of us. Of course they were Italians.— feeling happy at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant .
Bait Hives Make Good Neighbors
Bait Hives Make Good Neighbors After several years of catching swarms, I think I have my preferred bait hive design … Continue reading →
Nuc and Swarm Trap Building
Been on a nuc and swarm trap building binge. Now for some paint.
Beekeeper Watching the Blooms
The image shows the painting “Beekeeper” by the Russian artist Ivan Kramskoy. Artist: Ivan Kramskoy (1837-1887), a prominent figure in the Russian Realist movement. Date: Painted in 1872. Location: The original oil on canvas painting is housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia. Subject: It depicts an elderly beekeeper sitting on a log, resting amidst tall grass and several beehives in the…
Varroosis: Acute, Chronic, or Somewhere in the Middle?
For Your Consideration, Some years ago, I remember reading on Randy Oliver’s page his discovery of a threshold with regards … Continue reading →
I’ve stopped worrying about killing the vector and started killing the pathogen.
The story starts years ago when I noticed that the bees flew with more enthusiasm and worked harder in the … Continue reading →
Helpful Hints as You Prepare Your South Carolina State Fair Entry
Entering your honey and beeswax in competition can be fun and profitable. The payouts for first through fourth place awards … Continue reading →
Happy Birthday Petro Prokopovych
Wikipedia: Petro Prokopovych (1775–1850, Ukrainian: Петро Прокопович) was a revolutionary Ukrainian[1][2][3][4] beekeeper, the founder of commercial beekeeping and the inventor of the first movable frame hive.[5] He introduced … Continue reading →
Why did my bees die?
Why did my bees die? This is a question often asked and sometimes difficult to answer. The beekeeper looking at … Continue reading →
Happy Birthday Dr. Wladyslaw Zbikowski
Birth: March 29, 1896 Death: November 1, 1977 Inventor of the Cobana round comb honey sections, later to become “Ross … Continue reading →
Swarm Catcher Checklist and Tips
This time of year, in my truck, I keep a deep 10 frame Langstroth box with 10 frames installed, screened … Continue reading →
Uses of propolis
The varnishing of cells? Where does this get a mention? It’s in the study notes.. https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=J59OdJG05mUC&pg=PA289&lpg=PA289&dq=propolis+varnish+cells&source=bl&ots=wWcZEVXjSE&sig=xA3wPwE9dEx1IeRKw_fWmAxrFKI&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiahsn55p7RAhVhI8AKHS4_D3MQ6AEILDAD#v=onepage&q=propolis%20varnish%20cells&f=false…
Swarms
This week reports of swarms have increased indicating that swarm season has started in earnest. The flood of calls has … Continue reading →
“At the Hive Entrance” free ebook
It’s time to start enjoying your bees! Do you like to watch behavior? Are you itching for more during this … Continue reading →
Scientific Queen Rearing by Gilbert M. Doolittle (free download)
I’ve been very busy lately preparing for the upcoming nectar flow and have been neglectful of Beekeeping365. For that I … Continue reading →
Book Review: The Bee-keeper’s Manual, Henry Taylor
Source: Bookish Chronicles bookishchronicles.wordpress.com The Bee-keeper’s Manual, Henry Taylor The Bee-keeper’s Manual, Or Practical Hints On The Management And Complete … Continue reading →
Happy Birthday Émile Warré
Abbé Éloi François Émile Warré ( March 9, 1867 in Grébault-Mesnil – Died on April 20, 1951 ) Source: Wikipedia … Continue reading →
Ready for the Nectar Flow
Bubbling over! These bees are overdue for some spring nectar!
In the Blink of an Eye
I had one of my bee buddies call me yesterday. He was headed out of town for a few days. … Continue reading →
Happy Birthday George S. Demuth
Born on 2 Mar 1871 to Elias Demuth and Susannah Miller. Died 1934 Worked as a Apicultural Assistant with the … Continue reading →
Lethargy on the Landing Board
This time of year, the bees should be flying with purposeful intent, gathering pollen and looking for nectar. However, it’s … Continue reading →
Balance in the Hive
It’s spring colony splitting time and one thing we should keep in mind as we delve into the congested and complex … Continue reading →
Shallow frames in medium hive body, oops!
Bees fill voids greater than 3/8″ (1cm) with comb. When not given a guide to work with they build it … Continue reading →
Splits – Pushing for Colony Reproduction
Not long ago, someone asked when we should start feeding the bees. The answer given was another question – What are your … Continue reading →
Catching Honey Bee Swarms
Our swarm season has officially begun here in the Midlands of South Carolina. Beekeepers, old and new, enjoy the thrill of the chase … Continue reading →
Lots to Do in the Beeyard
The first venture into the hives after winter is probably one of the most difficult and dreaded for me each … Continue reading →
Happy Birthday William Z. Hutchinson
Birth: Feb. 17, 1851 Death: May 30, 1911 William Z. Hutchinson (1851-1911) was a 19th-century Michigan apiarist and author. He … Continue reading →