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Jul 31, 2025 · The core idea behind the Primal Bee hive is thermal efficiency. Most standard hives, even insulated ones, lose a huge amount of heat through poor design and box geometry. That heat loss …

May 4, 2025 · The queen bee is the most crucial element in producing strong and healthy bees. In saying that, while considering trading healthy queen cells from a beekeeper friend, that way will not …

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 …

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 …

Oct 27, 2009 · A long time beekeeper in our bee club says he puts salt on the landing board for his bees. I have noticed especially this summer while working in my truckpatch the bees landing on my …

Nov 9, 2008 · Hello All- I am starting 2 hives in the spring and have been pondering where to put them...I have a few spots in mind, away from sight from the road, shelter on the north side, sunny spot, etc. …

Feb 5, 2023 · Heading into my 4th year of beekeeping and thinking about trying to make and sell beeswax candles this year. Right now I just make beeswax chapsticks and sell any extra wax I have …

Dec 1, 2023 · 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.

Aug 4, 2003 · A forum community dedicated to beekeeping, bee owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about breeding, honey production, health, behavior, hives, housing, adopting, care, …