- 1. U.S. Honey Bee Losses
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- ... for beekeepers. Annual losses from the winter of 2006-2011 averaged about 33 percent each year, with a third of these losses attributed to CCD by beekeepers. The winter of 2011-2012 was an exception, when ...
- Created on 26 December 2015
- 2. Freq. Asked Questions
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- ... with some basic tools and limited woodworking ability. Getting a pattern like a new unassembled hive makes it much easier. Most do not take the time to make the frames. 14) What happens when I go on ...
- Created on 13 December 2015
- 3. Swarm Information
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- SWARMING Swarming is a very real problem for any beekeeper. When bees swarm, they usually divide the colony into a large group and look for a new hive. They do this for several reasons, which we ...
- Created on 13 December 2015
- 4. Honeybee Bites
- (Master Beekeeping)
- ... evidence demonstrates that 2-H renders small insects and mites paralyzed for anywhere up to 9 minutes when they receive a bite from the honeybees. Similar to snake bites, bees sink their mandibles int ...
- Created on 10 November 2015
- 5. Basic Beekeeping Operations
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- ... in a "perfect" spot. Choosing the best possible location, however, increases the chances for a strong, productive colony. Consider both the bees and your neighbors when making your decision. Some points ...
- Created on 09 February 2015