May 14, 2023 · I'm seeing videos now of well known Bee experts like Bob Binnie talking about using Scott's Grub x for small hive beetle larvae. They say it's not harmful to our bees in controlled …

Oct 24, 2011 · Sorghum does produce pollen which bees will harvest avidly as it tends to be available when other pollen sources are scarce. The name of the commonly grown species is Sorghum Bicolor …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Jan 30, 2024 · Vita-Bee Health has received EPA approval in the US for thier extended release oxalic acid product called Varroxsan. As badly as we need that product I have seen no mention of it on …

Jul 21, 2023 · Because the connection between the bees in the wall and the hive is a dark tunnel, in their way of thinking it is all part of their hive. Eventually, the queen will get curious and come out to the …

Feb 17, 2024 · Due to an upcoming surgery to fuse discs in my back, I am of necessity exporing ways to keep bees without lifting heavy boxes. I have read several comments to the effect that horizontal …

Nov 24, 2010 · I live in NE Oregon, the predominate climate is high desert, and we have a ton of sagebrush. I have done some research and have found conflicting opinions. Will bees use sagebrush …