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May / 2011

Controlling Wax Moths

Wax moths are a common problem for beekeepers. They are small, tan in color, and eat the comb in a beehive. They lay eggs in the wax which hatch and the larvae burrow through the frame of comb as they eat whatever is in their path. These small, white larvae leave behind a ... Read More
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2010/2011 Winter Honey Bee Losses Down

Total losses from managed honey bee colonies nationwide were 30 percent from all causes for the 2010/2011 winter, according to the annual survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Apiary Inspectors of America (AIA). This is roughly similar to total losses reported in ... Read More

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The Beekeepers Calendar
A fantastic eBook on sustainable chemical free beekeeping by Philip Chandler. This is the number one resource for anyone wanting Top Bar Hives.
Read More		 Not sure what you should be doing this month? Check the Beekeepers Calendar for tips on what you should be doing to keep your bees happy and healthy.
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This Months Top Posts At www.BeekeepingForums.com

A batch of bad Queens

The 10 queens that i ordered were Duds, i was supposed to get them the first week of April, but didn't get them till the last week of April. I banked them for two days because of bad weather and one died and the ones i put in hives had all been ....

How important are bee suits?

Can one just get a viel and be done with it? My face is the only place i dont want to get stung basiaclly. I know i've never handled bees in these numbers but i respect them and think if given the proper curisy and not swatting at them they ...