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Beehive Entrance Reducer Dimensions

There are times of the year, and races of bees that will need an entrance reducer to stop robbing, keep cold air out, keep rats and mice out, and a whole myriad of other things. Beehive entrance...

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How To Get Bees Out Of Your House

How to get bees out of your house? First, we need to figure out why bees are in your house. Once we know this, let’s look at cultural sensitivities and how to get bees out of your house without killing...

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How To Extract Honey From Comb At Home

When we produce a little bit of honey for ourselves, it is very different from commercial beekeeping and we can aim to produce safer, cleaner honey and wax. When we look at how to extract honey from...

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Beehive Inner Cover Plans

An inner cover is an optional part of a Langstroth beehive. There are certain management strategies where this cover is useful, and there are other times when it is a hindrance. Beehive inner cover...

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An Observation Hive – Can I Use Wood To Make It?

You get observation hives and then you get cool observation hives! Observation hives are a lot of fun – they let us watch the bees do their thing and get insights into how their world works. If you...

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How Much Do Beehives Cost?

How much do beehives cost? This is like asking how much cars cost! In this article we look at the […] The post How Much Do Beehives Cost? first appeared on Beekeeper Tips.

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Queen Excluder Hole Size

A queen excluder is a sheet of material with holes in it. The holes allow workers, who are a little […] The post Queen Excluder Hole Size first appeared on Beekeeper Tips.

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Wildflower Meadow Instead Of A Lawn

The choice between having a wildflower meadow instead of a lawn is an interesting one. In this article, we look […] The post Wildflower Meadow Instead Of A Lawn first appeared on Beekeeper Tips.

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Deep Hive Body Dimensions

When it comes to beekeeping, getting your deep hive body dimensions right is critical to getting a Langstroth hive to […] The post Deep Hive Body Dimensions first appeared on Beekeeper Tips.

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The Red Mason Bee

The Red Mason bee is a fascinating and important solitary bee that you can keep in your garden, balcony, or […] The post The Red Mason Bee first appeared on Beekeeper Tips.

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How Long Can Bees Stay In A Nuc?

A nucleus hive, or nuc, is a smaller hive box that has a number of uses. In this article, we […] The post How Long Can Bees Stay In A Nuc? first appeared on Beekeeper Tips.

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The Mountain Camp Method Of Feeding Bees

The Mountain Camp method of feeding bees is a simple method to place dry granulated sugar on the top of […] The post The Mountain Camp Method Of Feeding Bees first appeared on Beekeeper Tips.

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How To Install Wax Foundation In Frames?

In this article, we take a look at how to install wax foundation in frames. This can be really simple […] The post How To Install Wax Foundation In Frames? first appeared on Beekeeper Tips.

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Wax Moths Traps

Wax moths are irritating pests of beehives that can cause damage to stored frames, and can sometimes damage actual hives. […] The post Wax Moths Traps first appeared on Beekeeper Tips.

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Mason Bee Hole Size

What is the ideal mason bee hole size? When we build nests for mason and other solitary bees we are […] The post Mason Bee Hole Size first appeared on Beekeeper Tips.

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Quilt Box For Bees

Moisture control in beehives is crucial to prevent fungus and disease problems. One simple method you can use is a […] The post Quilt Box For Bees first appeared on Beekeeper Tips.

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