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Honey, Bee Forage; Nectar & Pollen Sources / Re: What blooms where and when
« Last post by Bakersdozen on April 30, 2024, 08:50:18 am »66061| White Dutch Clover started blooming 4/25
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Honey, Bee Forage; Nectar & Pollen Sources / Re: What blooms where and when
« Last post by neillsayers on April 23, 2024, 05:05:40 pm »Looks like a good Black Locust flow this year. 
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General Beekeeping / Re: Swarm Out of Reach
« Last post by Eddy Honey on April 20, 2024, 10:17:58 am »You have more discipline than me: No tree is safe when it comes to catching my own swarm 
Some days, my wife forbids me to take my "swarm walk" lol.
Some days, my wife forbids me to take my "swarm walk" lol. 5
Swarms, Cut Outs, Trap Outs and Bee Trees / Swarm in Honeysuckle bush
« Last post by Bakersdozen on April 17, 2024, 10:59:50 am »My neighbor gave me a call yesterday to tell me this swarm was landing in a honeysuckle bush near his property line. It was bigger than I thought because they were hiding in the bush. It was about 4 ft. off the ground. I don't think it was my swarm but I will check. I saw the queen. She was a beautiful Italian.
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Honey, Bee Forage; Nectar & Pollen Sources / Re: What blooms where and when
« Last post by Bakersdozen on April 17, 2024, 10:50:11 am »66061: 4/16/24 Honeysuckle
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Honey, Bee Forage; Nectar & Pollen Sources / Re: What blooms where and when
« Last post by Bakersdozen on April 16, 2024, 10:24:08 am »66409: 4/15/24 Here's one I never heard of before. My beekeeping friend lives just south of Topeka, KS. She witnessed her bees all over her blooming Pin Oak. They were collecting pollen. So, even though you won't find Pin Oaks on any nectar or pollen lists, they will work it.
Amur Maple and fruiting Cherries blooming too.
Amur Maple and fruiting Cherries blooming too.
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Honey, Bee Forage; Nectar & Pollen Sources / Re: What blooms where and when
« Last post by Bakersdozen on April 15, 2024, 10:52:45 am »
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General Beekeeping / Re: Bee Vac Advice
« Last post by iddee on April 15, 2024, 04:12:09 am »Most any of them will be too strong for bees. You must provide an adjustment such as a screened hole that can br opened and closed as needed. Google "Bushkill bee vac". The power needs to be adjustable as the receiving container fills with bees.
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General Beekeeping / Bee Vac Advice
« Last post by Hauberk on April 15, 2024, 01:14:47 am »Hello. What size vacuum cleaner needed for beevac? I locate one with motor on top of drum that is 800w. Seems to have good suction but I would like some advise please. 14kPa suction power delivering 25 Li/sec airflow.