Don't believe in varroa mites? Here is a video Charlotte Ekker Wiggins took with a macro lens inside of drone brood from a third year Italian swarm colony. She regularly removes drone brood as part of her varroa mite management. On this particular frame, varroa were noticeable only in a 4-inch … [Read more...]
Searching for Landmines!
The Economist had a very interesting post a couple of days ago about training bees to find landmines and a new app that can tell you what's wrong with your bees. It can tell if you have hive beetles, varroa, foul brood, if they're getting ready to swarm, etc. Read the article for … [Read more...]
Pollen!
Your bees should be finding lots of pollen now... Check out this little video clip of a happy bee! … [Read more...]
Dead-Out
ANOTHER TOOL TO HELP US BECOME BETTER BEEKEEPERS One of the perks of being a regional representative for MSBA is to be able to visit and speak to a number of beekeeping clubs. It is interesting to see how these clubs are different. There are clubs that appear formal, with officers, minutes and a … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Honey Bars
Peanut Butter Honey Bars 1 cup peanut butter1/2 cup pure honey2 1/2 -3 cups oatmeal (add gradually not wanting to make it dry) Heat up the peanut butter and honey in sauce pan just until it softens and is easy to mix. Add in oatmeal. Line a 9x9 baking dish with foil and spray with … [Read more...]
Honey Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Honey Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 cup honey1/2 cup vegetable shortning1/2 cup butter2 eggs1 tsp vanilla2 cups flour1 cup quick oats2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. baking soda1/4 tsp. salt1 cup chocolate chips1/2 cup pecans Cream honey, shortening, and butter until smooth. Beat in … [Read more...]
