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by drdroege
Wed Apr 06, 2016 6:36 pm
Forum: Beekeeping
Topic: Newbie seeking advice
Replies: 4
Views: 14729

Re: Newbie seeking advice

Thanks so much for your advice!
David
by drdroege
Sat Mar 26, 2016 8:56 am
Forum: Beekeeping
Topic: Newbie seeking advice
Replies: 4
Views: 14729

Newbie seeking advice

Hi, I started my first (single) hive last spring. During the late Fall I was vigorously feeding them so that going into Winter, I had two deeps with brood/pollen/nectar and two mediums mostly full of (I suspect) capped syrup. I also tasted some and was very clear and nearly flavorless. The bees were...
by drdroege
Thu Apr 23, 2015 4:38 am
Forum: Beekeeping
Topic: Varroa Mite Lifecycle
Replies: 0
Views: 9487

Varroa Mite Lifecycle

During last nights BCBA mtg a question came up regarding the Varroa mite's lifecycle.
Here is a short video referenced on the Beesource forum that steps through it. I thought that it was very interesting.

http://youtu.be/a2vg59Snt6c

David