Small Hive Beetles Attack Campaign: The Beehive Terror Report!

Posted by africanamericanbeekeeper on July 9, 2011 · 2 Comments 

For the last few weeks, I have been working to get the “Small Hive Beetles” under control in my two hives.  My first beehive went from “strong” to “weak” in less than a week.  I think my first mistake was that I stopped feeding them 1:1 sugar water syrup.  I figured that there were so … Continue reading →

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A honey bee found my midnight salvia!

Posted by africanamericanbeekeeper on April 25, 2011 · 1 Comment 

Saturday, I got up anticipating a sunny day.  The forecast given the night before was for complete sunshine with temperatures of about 85 degrees.  However, the day started out very dreary. Around 9 am, I peeped over at the hive and only a few bees were milling about.  I knew that I would have to … Continue reading →

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The Bees have a new home. A photo story.

Posted by africanamericanbeekeeper on April 22, 2011 · 6 Comments 

The African American Beekeeper in an “Ultra Breeze Bee Suit.” This bee suit kept me safe and confident while working the bees. Absolutely, no stings!!!

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