Go Look at the Honey!

Posted by africanamericanbeekeeper on January 27, 2017 · 2 Comments 

I was clearing out some videos and photographs from my iPhone to free up space and came across an old video of my son in the apiary! He wanted to come see me do a hive inspection but I did not have an appropriately sized bee suit for him. To ensure his safety and satisfy … Continue reading →

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Caught my First Swarm 2012

Posted by africanamericanbeekeeper on March 21, 2012 · 5 Comments 

The Swarm 2012

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What’s That? A Brand New Groove!

Posted by africanamericanbeekeeper on October 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

This October I inspected my only remaining hive after a couple of months of having no direct contact with the bees due to sheer, unadulterated frustration with the small hive beetles (SHB) that had destroyed the hive that I attempted to establish with a package of bees. The fall season also is a good time … 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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