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Content by Carolyn Breece
Sampling for Varroa Mites from a Honey Bee Brood Nest
Varroa destructor, a parasitic mite, is the most serious pest of a honey bee colony. Left unchecked, varroa mites can severely damage the colony and lead to collapse. Visual inspection of honey bee adults is not a reliable ...
Asian Giant Hornet Update
A description of Asian Giant Hornets with resources and additional links
Honey Bee Colony Maintenance Expenses: Supplemental Feed, Requeening and Medication
Success in pollination, honey production and other aspects of a beekeeping business depends on honey bee health. Strong, thriving colonies require many inputs from the beekeeper, including feed (carbohydrates and protein), medications and new queens when necessary.
Beekeeping Equipment Expenses: Woodenware and Other Components
Woodenware for a typical honey bee colony includes vertically stackable boxes with removable frames, a bottom board, lid and a queen excluder. The most common design is Langstroth equipment. Langstroth colony configuration varies ...
Operational Equipment Expenses for a Commercial Beekeeping Operation in the Pacific Northwest
When developing a business plan for a commercial beekeeping operation, a beekeeper must plan for honey production. Even if other income sources, such as pollination or nucleus/package/queen sales, are expected to be the primary ...
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