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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 …

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 …

Mar 11, 2019 · Hey all we used Michael Palmers sub this last year. We add some lemongrass to encourage quicker uptake on the sub. It worked great either way. My wife made a video of …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Nov 26, 2021 · 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 …