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- Mon Dec 23, 2013 10:33 am
- Forum: Beekeeping
- Topic: Bee Healthy Neighborhoods
- Replies: 4
- Views: 13335
Re: Bee Healthy Neighborhoods
Hi, Janet! I was part of a group for awhile called the Coalition 4 Bees that hosted pro-pollinator educational events in Boulder. We have since disbanded but I'm happy to share our resources and contacts with you. Some of the projects we did: • Collaborated with Pesticide Action Network (PAN) to cre...
- Tue Dec 17, 2013 12:19 pm
- Forum: Beekeeping
- Topic: Emerald Ash Borer
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7336
Re: Emerald Ash Borer
Here's another interesting article:
Wasps winning war in Minnesota's bug vs. bug ash borer battle
http://www.startribune.com/local/minnea ... 15261.html
Does anyone have an opinion on this?
Wasps winning war in Minnesota's bug vs. bug ash borer battle
http://www.startribune.com/local/minnea ... 15261.html
Does anyone have an opinion on this?
- Tue Dec 17, 2013 12:16 pm
- Forum: Beekeeping
- Topic: Emerald Ash Borer
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7336
Emerald Ash Borer
Beekeepers, Are you getting scary postcards and email from your lawn care company about the emerald ash borer? Take heed. Local tree experts are recommending a wait & see approach. Prophylactic treatment is not recommended at this time. A good article on the topic: Buyer Beware Treatments for Yo...
- Thu Oct 24, 2013 7:32 pm
- Forum: Beekeeping
- Topic: Ash Borer treatment
- Replies: 3
- Views: 12053
Re: Ash Borer treatment
Thanks for the heads up. From whom did you receive the notice? A lawn care company? Your HOA? The city?
- Thu Oct 24, 2013 7:30 pm
- Forum: Beekeeping
- Topic: Best Feeders
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7832
Re: Best Feeders
Thanks for your question. I prefer a pail feeders available from Brushy Mountain. Feeding is one of the many topics covered by the BCBA's beginning beekeeping class. Wholeheartedly recommended!
http://www.bouldercountybeekeepers.org/classes/
http://www.bouldercountybeekeepers.org/classes/
- Thu Oct 24, 2013 7:26 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Help rescue a colony - Solved, thanks
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10896
Re: Help rescue a colony - Solved, thanks
Thanks for the update! I'm glad to hear about the good outcome.
- Thu Oct 24, 2013 7:23 pm
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Queen Breeding in Alamosa, Oct. 26th
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10326
Re: Queen Breeding in Alamosa, Oct. 26th
Thanks for posting!
- Thu Oct 24, 2013 7:22 pm
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Explore the Fascinating World of Beekeeping
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7790
Re: Explore the Fascinating World of Beekeeping
Thanks for posting this event.
- Thu Aug 29, 2013 9:12 am
- Forum: Beekeeping
- Topic: Take my bees, please
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10261
Re: Take my bees, please
These don't sound like honeybees. In fact, they may be harmless, stingless bees. Recommending that you wait for them to die off naturally in a few weeks when the temps dip. Feel free to attach a photo for more info.
- Thu Aug 15, 2013 7:41 pm
- Forum: Beekeeping
- Topic: Yellow Jackets (YJ)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8584
Re: Yellow Jackets (YJ)
Hi, Dana. We see yellow jackets around our colonies year round. They do get pushier in the fall. A healthy colony should be able to fend them off. It sounds like you're doing all the right things. Next season you can try to reduce the yellow jacket population around your colonies by trapping queens ...