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General Beekeeping / Re: VIDEO Unique Insect: The Maltese Honey Bee
« Last post by iddee on August 18, 2024, 08:30:59 am »I know nothing about them, but welcome to the forum. Maybe some others can comment.
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General Beekeeping / VIDEO Unique Insect: The Maltese Honey Bee
« Last post by MalteseHoneyBee on August 18, 2024, 08:17:02 am »What do you know about the Maltese Honey Bee, Apis mellifera ruttneri?🐝 Its unique biodiversity?🏺 Its historical connection to the Maltese islands?⚠️ The challenges it faces?💫 Its future prospects?This production delves into these aspects and more!
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Swarms, Cut Outs, Trap Outs and Bee Trees / Re: Swarm on 8/11
« Last post by iddee on August 13, 2024, 10:06:36 am »What size swarm? If less than a pound, probably an abscond. Box will be empty if from your hive. If a true swarm, a fall queen is gold. Just enough time to get it down pat, and starting with a fresh queen in the spring. Many commercial keeps requeen in the fall for just that purpose.
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Swarms, Cut Outs, Trap Outs and Bee Trees / Swarm on 8/11
« Last post by Bakersdozen on August 12, 2024, 01:24:04 pm »I looked out yesterday to see a swarm high up in a tree. Yes, I would bet it's from one of my hives. Now to go look for queen cells. I will probably combine them with another colony. It's pretty late in the year to allow them to requeen themselves. As for the swarm, they are still hanging in the tree. There aren't any nectar sources out there unless it's soybeans. I put a brood box out with an old brood frame. If they move in I will figure something out. If not, it's been good knowing you.
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Bee News / What Bees Know with David Tarpy
« Last post by Bakersdozen on August 06, 2024, 12:12:40 pm »https://www.futurity.org/bees-recognize-human-faces-3242472/
Listen or read an excerpt of the interview. I recommend listening to the whole interview.
Listen or read an excerpt of the interview. I recommend listening to the whole interview.
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Any and Every Thing / Re: Growing old is mandatory, growingup is optional.
« Last post by The15thMember on August 01, 2024, 06:19:33 pm »
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Honey, Bee Forage; Nectar & Pollen Sources / Re: What blooms where and when
« Last post by Bakersdozen on July 30, 2024, 09:58:53 am »66061: Yesterday, 7/29/24, I noticed the White Dutch Clover in my neighbor's yard is blooming again! And yes, my bees were working it.
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Honey, Bee Forage; Nectar & Pollen Sources / Smartweed crop
« Last post by Bakersdozen on July 30, 2024, 09:57:36 am »I am trying to determine if the Smartweed growing in my neighborhood is the same Smartweed that can produce 100-200 pounds of honey. I seldom see any bees on the smartweed in my yard. It could be that it's too close to the hives. I found an article in the Dec. 21, 2015 Bee Culture magazine by Connie Krochmal. In my mind it only explained why I am confused. It seems that there are about 20 different species of Smartweed in the Great Plains. The species she said could bring in a large amount of honey is found in every state and Canada except Hawaii.
Does anyone get a crop of of Smartweed?
I would post a picture of what is in front of my hives later. We just mowed it all down.
Does anyone get a crop of of Smartweed?
I would post a picture of what is in front of my hives later. We just mowed it all down.
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Any and Every Thing / Re: Growing old is mandatory, growingup is optional.
« Last post by Bakersdozen on July 30, 2024, 09:46:06 am »Happy Birthday, Robo! 
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Any and Every Thing / Growing old is mandatory, growingup is optional.
« Last post by iddee on July 29, 2024, 05:54:44 pm »HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ROBO