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Build It Yourself - Equipment Plans in PDF format
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 described.
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The Honey Bee Solution to Varroa | Beesource Beekeeping Forums
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 growing cohort of TF beekeepers in the UK. A few slides outline the fundamental dynamics at work in the colonies...
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3D Printing for the Beekeeper - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
I thought I'd start a thread with some stuff I've come up with, in the hopes of others adding their own creations. I know I'm not the only one here with a 3D printer: Queen Rearing Cell Punch Langstroth Hive Frame Scraper I'd love to see some more. Here is a collection I keep on Thingiverse...
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Hive Lifts - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
SHOP | Bee Breeding Centre Our multi-functional Hives Lifter, Hives Lifter - B1, is one of the most essential tools in modern beekeeping.
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Financial Return On Making Beeswax Candles - beesource.com
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 by the pound. For those that make beeswax candles, is it really that much more profitable than just selling clean...
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Grub x - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
A forum community dedicated to beekeeping, bee owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about breeding, honey production, health, behavior, hives, housing, adopting, care, classifieds, and more! Explore Our Forums Home Forums General Beekeeping Forums Diseases and Pests
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What? Who knew??? Tetanus shot - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
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Salt for bees? - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
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 arms licking sweat (sometimes as many as 6 or 8) i let them alone until they start getting under my arm i know...
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Bees crawling on ground - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
Even information published in bee magazines are usually a few months behind what is going on in the field. The internet helps due to speed of getting information but quite a bit is dated and most beekeepers in the field working bees daily have little time for posting their methods.
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wax dipping tank design - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
Hi , I am designing a wax tank for dipping hive boxes in, The main problem I see with dipping tanks is that it takes way too much wax to get the box covered . SO... I am going to build a tank with a VOID made in the center to take up unused space and thus needing less wax for dipping and easier...