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Beekeeping => General Beekeeping => Topic started by: JanO on February 16, 2014, 05:57:41 pm

Title: Hive theft and the price of honey
Post by: JanO on February 16, 2014, 05:57:41 pm
I just saw this and though it was interesting. 

http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2014/02/13/honey-price-increases-lead-to-jump-in-beehive-thefts/
Title: Re: Hive theft and the price of honey
Post by: Perry on February 16, 2014, 07:56:48 pm
It's sad that one even has to address the problem.  :sad:
Title: Re: Hive theft and the price of honey
Post by: riverbee on February 17, 2014, 12:56:52 pm
wow, great story, thanks for posting!  simply amazing!
Title: Re: Hive theft and the price of honey
Post by: blueblood on February 17, 2014, 03:28:44 pm
Good idea for not just hives but anything that isn't nailed down.  Wonder how much those each of the chips cost?
Title: Re: Hive theft and the price of honey
Post by: JanO on February 17, 2014, 08:02:23 pm
Quote from: blueblood on February 17, 2014, 03:28:44 pm
Good idea for not just hives but anything that isn't nailed down.  Wonder how much those each of the chips cost?

I have no idea, but if I had a commercial set up or hives at various locations I'd certainly check into them.
Title: Re: Hive theft and the price of honey
Post by: ablanton on February 17, 2014, 09:44:10 pm
anybody know of a website with those RFID chips?