A Nuc box is box that hold a nucleus colony, like a queen and about 1000 bees.…
First Swarm Trap Capture
After two unsuccessful attempts to capture a swarm of bees with a swarm trap, I think I…
Starting Again
I have three new hives. Two are mail order (Queen Nefertiti and Queen Victoria) and one local…
Starting New
On April 17, 2017 Freddie Mercury of Queen was placed in the hive. On April 20, 2017…
Yup. All dead
Time to start all over again with the loss of two hives. This one I believe was…
Winter woes
I’m not alone keeping Bees and fighting our harsh winters: http://michiganradio.org/post/michigan-beekeepers-breeding-hardier-survivor-bees
Delta Twp. Board Meeting Bee Ordinance
I have been a resident of Delta Township, MI. since 1988 and I have never been to…
Winterized Bees,
Playing the waiting and wondering game. Waiting for Spring and wondering if my bees are…
Last of the Wax Moths, for Now
Nasty things. I will be ready for them next year. Away with you!
Wax Moths Take Out Queen Latifa
Actually, Queen Latifa was gone before these nasty things came in the first place. Wax moths come…