Bananas and bees - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
Jun 26, 2013 · The bees didn't care. At all. So I crushed some the the flesh. They still didn't care. So I sat down on my hive watching crate, took my veil off, and enjoyed a snack while I watched bees for a …
Build It Yourself - Equipment Plans in PDF format
Mar 9, 2021 · Pollen traps vary greatly in design and positioning on the hive. All make use of one basic principle – a grid to remove the pollen pellets from the bees and a box or tray to collect them. Pollen …
Vinegar in sugar syrup - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
Jun 3, 2015 · If you don't adjust the ph the bees will do it themselves. Bailey, in England, did a study years ago that said adding vinegar to sugar syrup that is fed for overwintering shortens the life of the …
Making Michael Palmers inexpensive pollen sub - Beesource …
Mar 11, 2019 · Hey all we used Michael Palmers sub this last year. We add some lemongrass to encourage quicker uptake on the sub. It worked great either way. My wife made a video of how to …
Poison Hemlock - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
Apr 10, 2003 · I am just starting beekeeping and expecting my first bee's to arive in a couple of weeks. The area I am going to place my hives is by a creak that is full of Poison Hemlock. The entire creak …
unwanted bees around ornamental pond - Beesource Beekeeping …
Aug 4, 2004 · Bees tend to be very loyal to a consistent, close water source. If you provide them with a different consistent water source you might get them to leave the pond alone. It helps, when trying to …
Varroxsan - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
Jan 30, 2024 · ETX Bees said: BetterBee is advertising "Coming Soon" 60 pack of strips for 69.98 I believe. Check to see if they have been approved by your state government. If I am understanding …
Soybeans for Honey - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
Dec 2, 2009 · The bees still made 1-1/2 supers of honey from somewhere, probably roadside weeds. Then the water dropped, and the farmer planted soybeans. Toward dusk, when the sun was low on …
Lantana - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
Jun 15, 2009 · I think my bees work the Lantana in mid summer when the lack of water kills off most of the other flowers. I think it comes down to bang for buck. While the Lantana are blooming right now …
Boric Acid? - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
Mar 12, 2013 · I was watching the Fat Man Beekeeper put Crisco into plastic cardboard making SHB traps. He put the shortening on one end with his fingers, and then used a teaspoon to pour the acid …