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I thought I had posted this link to research – however I’m not finding it at the moment – so I will post it again – in light of this winters’ reported massive honeybee losses by commercial beekeepers. (as noted in my last post). While the symptoms and possible causes are being investigated – I […] These hive stands are strong, hold the hives to a proper height for easy inspections – and are quick to make with simple tools. Most of the ones I make are 8′ long – and hold 4 hives easily – or 5 that are pretty tight. So I use 2 stands for most be yards […] 12-11-2024 : Legislation that may affect beekeeping and associated agriculture operations in Texas during their 89th Legislature session: Searches in Legiscan were for keywords: Honey, Bees, Honeybees https://legiscan.com/gaits/search – Specify Texas as your state and if asked – 89th Legislature.
HB 519 – ( Mary Gonzales – D ) Defines honeybee producer of honey […] 
Broke Boy Solar Wax Melter – BBSWM This solar wax melter is one that was cobbled together in the time-frame of about 2012. I call it the “Broke Boy Solar Wax Melter”. Commercially sold solar wax melters for the hobby market – are currently (2024) marketed at prices ranging from $170-$350. For something that is […] 
In North Texas – the 2024 spring season gave me a false hope of being a good honey production year. The first weeks in March provided the beginning of a decent nectar flow from the plants that were in bloom leading up to that week. Several hives proved to me that nectar was being brought […] For colonies that are more active, and may eat through their natural stores – I make winter nutrition bricks. They initially have a consistency of damp sand, and are dehydrated into bricks that I place on top of the frames of the bee hives. Here’s my particular recipe. Everyone who makes their own – has […] The attached video and plans will show how the bench designed by Aldo Leopold is cut and assembled. These plans are freely available – and I ask that you watch my video on building your own. Though – watching the video is not necessary – it is helpful.
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