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 …

Oct 22, 2015 · There is another thread in this Forum concerning who to get rid of bees stuck in wire mesh. I thought I'd take a moment to share our experience with wire mesh. Ross Rounds, which I …

Jul 13, 2009 · We have a bunch of hollyhocks in our yard and I thought that they would be a great pollen source for the bees. I have not seen a single bee on them though. Does anyone have any other …

Sep 30, 2015 · Bees inside will be protected from wind, a major hive killer, as well as being able to raise the ambient hive temperature by raising the the ambient room temperature with heat they produce.

Oct 21, 2009 · The only thing that works long term is the bees themselves - resistence, hygenic behavior, etc etc. Remember, anything chemical you put into your hives more that likely will get into …

Aug 10, 2016 · Hi, I keep on seeing the huge amounts sugar syrup beeks feed their bees (I am guilty too). I'd like to stop, but I need to learn more before I do so. One question that came to mind is how …

Feb 24, 2016 · Honey bees, like all other living things, vary among themselves in traits such as temperament, disease resistance, and productivity. The environment has a large effect on …

Jun 2, 2009 · A telescoping (outer cover) without an inner cover is not a good plan. The bees will propolize the top edge of the super and it can become very difficult to remove.

Jun 7, 2004 · I have been called to remove the bees in a water meter. i presume they have gone through the keyhole in the lid, and are in the meter cavity underground. anyone have a idea how to …

Nov 2, 2005 · crown vetch does not produce nectar. It is a "sterile" plant developed at Penn State. Mainly for road projects and irrosion control. If the bees could make honey from it, all beekeepers in …