What Should I Be Doing With My Bees This Month?

This blog is for beekeepers in Northern climates. I will be describing what I am doing with my bees on a monthly schedule. Copying any text or photos is forbidden except with written authorization of the author.

Saturday, October 31, 2015

Using Winter Patties

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Winter patties are basically sugar. They are for emergency feeding. They may help a colony survive late winter starvation that can be a prob...

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Using an Oxalic Acid vaporizer

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A customer sent me some pics of his use of a Oxalic Acid vaporizer. He did not treat for Varroa at all in late summer. The Oxalic Acid Vapo...

Sunday, October 18, 2015

Varroa Mite Challenge.

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The Univ of MN would like all beekeepers to take part in their mite survey. This is a great way to find out mite count around the state of ...

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Pollinator Forum

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There is a Pollinator Policy Forum to be held on October 22nd Maplewood Community Center 2100 White Bear Ave. 6:30 pm There is no charge...

Saturday, October 10, 2015

Govt. Label Instructions for Oxalic Acid

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Here is a link to the Govt. Oxalic Acid Label Instructions. The label describes the hazards of using Oxalic Acid, proper dose mixing levels,...

Friday, October 9, 2015

Bee Cozy Winter Wrap

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Wintering Bees in Minnesota

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Jim: Stillwater, Minnesota; I have kept bees for 28 years and run 25 colonies. We have changed our business name to Bees and Honey LLC. We are still selling honey at our Stillwater location. Honey fills (still in Stillwater) anytime but please call

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