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This year has been so very dry (up until this week) – and natural food availability has been very scarce for the honeybees. You may have noticed that I’ve making rounds more often this summer to make sure they have supplemental feeding with sugar syrup provided directly into the hives, as well as protein supplements […] 
It is now July of 2022, and Varroa Destructor mites have been detected in Australia. The beekeepers there have long enjoyed their vocation (and hobby) of beekeeping without this pest, which is a known transmission vector for at least 27 destructive viruses. Varroa Mite Australia’s Department of Primary Industries current action plan is […] 
Hello, I wanted to send out a message to remind anyone on the fence about needing bees for the 2021 season – that Harmony Hollow ( Rex Smith ) is currently adding to the list for NUCs to be produced this spring. If you think you’ll be needing more colonies – don’t hesitate to contact […] 2021 – Orders for Harmony Hollow nucleus colonies (NUC) are NO LONGER being accepted for 2021 delivery. **UPDATE 3-25-2021 – CURRENTLY SOLD OUT – MORE WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE SUMMER ** **UPDATE 4-14-2021 – QUEENS ARE SCHEDULED FOR DELIVERY BY THE END OF APRIL. THE FREEZE HAS AFFECTED MOST AGRICULTURE – INCLUDING THE QUEEN […] This video shows several methods for dealing with small hive beetles. Some methods are: Beetle Blaster Trays – Loaded with oil or DE Unscented Swiffer Sheets Diatomaceous Earth (DE) Other methods not mentioned in the video are: Beetle Buster Bottom Boards Mighty Mite Thermal Treatment (yes – kills SHB also!) https://youtu.be/kc2bZhHtByw
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This video shows picking up of a swarm trap that successfully lured a swarm to move in. The traps are 38 liters in volume, and hold 6 deep frames. They can be baited with old comb, Swarm Commander, lemongass oil, etc. Traps were built over the winter, placed at the end of February, and were […] 
If you are using a pro-nuc for raising bees, whether you have captured a swarm, or simply making splits – you will want options for feeding the bees when there is no nectar flow. In the video below, I show two methods of opening the holes for an external hive (or NUC) top feeder. Another […]
2021 – Orders for Harmony Hollow nucleus colonies (NUC) are NOW being accepted for spring (May) 2021 delivery. NUCs are a “starter” colony that include a mated and egg-laying queen of known Italian genetics, several frames of eggs/larvae/brood, at least one frame of resources (nectar/honey/pollen) and a frame with foundation for the bees to draw […] These honeybees have been in the cavity of this tree for a few years. The removal was very straightforward – and went fairly quickly. Alltogether, bout 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Honeybee removal from a tree. The tree is aged, and has some sizeable cavities within. Bees moved in at least a year ago (the comb […] 
Agricultural Valuation – aka “Ag Exemption” – with Honey Bees Do you own 5 to 20 acres? Are you interested in saving hundreds, maybe even thousands on your property taxes each year (especially by preventing rollback taxes!) ? Are you a land developer that has properties that need to maintain Ag Valuation until building can […] |
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