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- North Carolina - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
We Do Every Torture Test at the Toyota Proving Grounds In ONE DAY - 2026 Toyota Tundra Torture Test
- Bear Protection (Electric Fence) - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
Good afternoon, I'm writing in hopes someone can provide an example or suggestion of a bear proof electric fence, hopefully a kit I kept bees for 3 years in GA and moved to Colorado Springs last year I didn't get bees last year due to the bears but have my deposit in for two nucs to pick up
- The Honey Bee Solution to Varroa | Beesource Beekeeping Forums
Great presentation from Mr Steve Riley from this year's National Honey Show just dropped He and Dr Stephen Martin host and maintain varroaresistant uk and work closely with the growing cohort of TF beekeepers in the UK A few slides outline the fundamental dynamics at work in the colonies
- Build It Yourself - Equipment Plans in PDF format
Solid, bee-tight hive equipment is necessary because any secondary openings will be eagerly sought by bees to avoid passing through the pollen trap grid Two pollen trap designs are described
- Primal Bee hive | Beesource Beekeeping Forums
The core idea behind the Primal Bee hive is thermal efficiency Most standard hives, even insulated ones, lose a huge amount of heat through poor design and box geometry That heat loss forces bees to spend massive amounts of energy just to maintain brood temperature, especially in cooler months or during early development
- Honey Bee Nutrition and Supplemental Feeding
Supplementary Feeding of Honey Bee Colonies Honey bees can be fed various foodstuffs to supplement inadequate supplies of pollen or honey In early spring before pollen and nectar are available or at other times of the year when these materials are in short supply, supplementary feeding may help the colony survive or make it more populous and productive As modern land-use practices reduce
- Langstroth Hive - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
The species of wood used to make a beehive can vary depending upon what is available in your area The minimum thickness should not be less than 3 4" If you are using standard dimensional lumber, you can use 1x8 (3 4" x 7-1 4") for both shallow and medium super, and 1x12 (3 4" x 11-1 4") for the deep hive body
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