Keeping Backyard Bees

Author: MOTHER EARTH NEWS NETWORK

Keeping Backyard Bees is a joint effort by Mother Earth News and Grit magazines to create a hive mind of information on bees, beekeeping, pollen, hives, honey, and much more. Our audience may be seasoned beekeepers, interested in starting a hive, or just concerned about the well-being of bees and want to know how to help. You can make a difference, and we're here to show you how.
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Ep. 4 - Ol Bee Gal
Episode 4
Thursday, 28 February, 2019

Welcome to the Ol' Bee Gal Q&A brought to you by KeepingBackyardBees.com Please submit your questions by following this link. Here are the questions addressed in this episode. Lionel What can I do with black/brown propolis infused comb? Stephanie Are there temperature limits when using oxalic acid? Ken If I buy a nucleus with short frames, how can I move the bees into a regular deep framed hive. Mary Ann What time of day is best to rob the hive? Joseph What is the best time to consolidate hives? Mike I'm storing old comb and they are now covered in fungus. What can I do to prevent this in the future? Kent What's the best way to get rid of hive beetles? Doug If you're not supposed to heat honey to high temperatures, what happens to the quality when you put it in a cup of tea? Lisa Is it too late to treat my hive for mites?