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Sharing more than extractors 25 Aug 2013 | 09:32 pm
Since I wrote the post “The Great Extractor Debate,” several beekeepers have reminded me that a borrowed extractor can be a source of disease. They are absolutely right. American foulbrood is the... ...
Is a solitary bee a mason bee? 23 Aug 2013 | 09:21 pm
Confusion surrounding solitary bees seems to be getting worse. Recently, I ran into an acquaintance in a local supermarket. The conversation went something like this: “Hey Kathy,” I said, “did... [[ ...
A honey bee manifesto 17 Aug 2013 | 09:01 am
Editor’s Note: On Friday evening just before twilight, on the eve of National Honey Bee Day, I received a surprise visit from one of the queen’s court. She begged I pay attention and take notes. When....
Don’t think, just do 15 Aug 2013 | 09:45 pm
“I wonder if, when surrounded by a thousand bees, you have ever become acutely aware of them. This year seems to be a bad year for me that way. At first, just a couple of swarms proved that they were....
Get that camera outta here! 12 Aug 2013 | 10:19 pm
A sprawling lemon balm grows in the center of my chicken yard, surrounded by bushels of peppermint. Since they don’t care for mint-family plants, the chickens simply forge paths around them without......
In through the back door 7 Aug 2013 | 08:31 pm
While traipsing through the farmer’s market last weekend, I met a beekeeper with an interesting question. Having heard that honey bees are poor pollinators of alfalfa, she wanted to know where... [[ ...
A tale of two neighbors 31 Jul 2013 | 07:45 pm
Beekeeper vs neighbor stories abound, but this is the best yet. It was sent in by “John” attached to the post “Thy neighbors’ bees.” I’m presenting it here because... [[ This is a content summary onl...
Lousy companions 30 Jul 2013 | 09:25 pm
It turns out I’m not the first person to misidentify a bee louse. Bee lice are imports from Europe and they live in honey bee colonies. They are insects and so have six legs, unlike the Varroa... [[ ...
Bathing with bees 26 Jul 2013 | 09:03 pm
It was day seven without a septic pump. I’ve lived on the same rural property for 20 years, and things happen. Walking around with a shovel is nothing particularly out of the ordinary. If it’s not... ...
How to move a bumble bee nest 24 Jul 2013 | 07:52 pm
The first question to ask yourself is this: Must you actually move the bumble bee nest? Is such a drastic measure really necessary? Consider: That said, some situations require us to move a nest.... ...
