Tag Archives: beekeeper

Two Minute Tip: How To Light a Bee Smoker

Posted on September 30, 2017 by sgoodgame

There are several commercial smoker fuels out there. Some folks have no problem spending cash on them, but I prefer to keep my cash for things that don’t burn right up. This is a cost effective and simple way to … Continue reading →

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How To Install a Purple Martin Bird House

Posted on September 24, 2017 by sgoodgame

I had the opportunity, haha, to put up a purple martin house for my mother in law. It was a good trade… I got dinner, and a she gave me a pole to put up my own martin house. We … Continue reading →

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Beekeeping Inspection for Winter: Will They Survive?

Posted on September 23, 2017 by sgoodgame

A recent video of a hive inspection. It is important to keep tabs on the resources each hive has you you head into winter. You want to be sure to leave enough honey in each hive so they don’t starve. … Continue reading →

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What to Plant for Beekeeping in the Dearth.

Posted on September 23, 2017 by sgoodgame

We recently took a video tour of the property. Not focusing on the animals, the garden, or anything like that. This time, we were looking at something specific. What do plant to ensure the bees have food and resources year … Continue reading →

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Carport Bee Hive Removal: Batesville, Mississippi

Posted on August 27, 2017 by sgoodgame

We headed out to the other side of Batesville to do a cut-out from a carport. The homeowner said that she thought the bees have only been there a couple of months. We ended up finding a hive that had … Continue reading →

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Talking Beekeeping with @628DirtRooster.

Posted on August 20, 2017 by sgoodgame

If you have perused the internet for any length of time looking for guys to learn beekeeping from, the name 628DirtRooster is likely familiar. I recently had the opportunity to spend a couple of evenings talking beekeeping. In case you … Continue reading →

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June Beehive Inspections

Posted on June 24, 2017 by sgoodgame

A quick look at the hives in the front apiary on the homestead. The weather was less than ideal, but I needed to get the inspection done. The remnants of Tropical Storm Cindy were on the way.

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2 Minute Tip: Swiffer Pad Hive Beetle Traps

Posted on June 6, 2017 by sgoodgame

I got a request in a comment on a YouTube video asking how to use Swiffer pads or paper towels for hive beetle control in a hive.  I put together a quick Two Minute Tip showing how to install them. … Continue reading →

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Hive Beetle Infestation

Posted on June 5, 2017 by sgoodgame

So, the hives in the back apiary are infested…. badly. The good news is that the front apiary is looking strong. I reworked the hives in the back, essentially replacing everything in an attempt to save those two.

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The Queen is Dead!

Posted on May 20, 2017 by sgoodgame

Another dead queen in the hive. She never made it out of the cage. It’s a sad day.  

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