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Dec 27, 2024 · 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 …

Mar 9, 2021 · 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 …

Nov 26, 2021 · I thought I'd start a thread with some stuff I've come up with, in the hopes of others adding their own creations. I know I'm not the only one here with a 3D printer: Queen Rearing Cell …

Jan 30, 2024 · VarroxSan – Natural Varroa Mite Treatment with Slow-Release Oxalic Acid Strips VarroxSan is a natural solution designed to control varroa mite populations in honey bee colonies.

Sep 4, 2014 · I found a almost unknown device for us but which is of a common use in every russian apiary the "Scion" - (Привой и роевня) it is a trap or a shelter to catch the swarm as early as …

Jan 20, 2023 · I've got (100) unassembled medium frames which I will be assembling in the next couple of weeks. My intention is to use glue and staples. I've got one reference to use 1/4" x 1-1/2, 18 …

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, …

Jan 18, 2007 · Entrance position - Bee prefer bait hives with entrances near the bottom three to one over those with entrances in other spots. Entrance areas - bees prefer nests with smaller entrances. …

Feb 27, 2022 · I found the $8 swarm trap (now $12 at $36/sheet for CDX) and found it wanting in a couple of areas. Most notably, there's not a lot of room for 5 frames, especially if you give the bees …