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Varroa Mite Research

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Brian — 2 Comments

I’ve been doing a bit of varroa mite research this morning. My goal is to better understand the reproductive habits as well as the life expectancy of the mite. I know that brood breaks work to reduce mite numbers. I’m…

Are our hives weather resistant enough?

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Brian — Leave a comment

Apparently Rev. Langstroth’s original hive design was double walled to incorporate some form of insulation. I would like to read Langstroths book. I may have to check to see if our library has it. Anyway I stumbled across this site.…

On the spot queen rearing

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Brian — Leave a comment

Finally had time to watch this video. Very highly recommended If you have a spare hour and a half. It’s a lecture about on the spot queen rearing and miticide free beekeeping by Mel Disselkoen. Thanks to Mel and Jason…

	Christina Schall on Predator bee
	Brian on Ornery- swarm #6 update
	Andrew Drapper on Ornery- swarm #6 update
	Andrew Drapper on Ornery- swarm #6 update
	Brian on Swarm #4