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General Beekeeping Forums

General Bee Forum Discussions

This is a general beekeeping forum to discuss all the various topics on beekeeping that don't fit in any of the other beekeeping forums.
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Beekeeping 101

First year? First hives? Ask your questions here.
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How to Start Beekeeping

A curated joint effort to develop an FAQ on all aspects of beginning beekeeping. Note that this sub-forum and its 'child' sub-forums are 'closed' to new posts. Please use other sub-forums to start new threads.
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History of Beekeeping

This forum is dedicated to the discussion and research of all genres of beekeeping history, including; Bee Management, Persons of Beekeeping, Bee Hunting, Archaeology of Beekeeping, Tall Tales, Folklore, Superstitions, Medicine, Beekeeping Antiques, Science and Bees in Warfare. READ THE STICKY THREAD "Viewing these threads" FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO MAKE OLDER THREADS SHOW UP ON YOUR LIST
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Equipment/Hardware

Discussion on use and design of hive parts, tools and accessories.
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Diseases and Pests

Identifying and treating diseases and pests.
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The Queen & Bee Breeding

Queen characteristics, behaviors, problems as well as bee breeding.
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Top Bar & Horizontal Hive Forum

Top Bar, Layen, Ukrainian, any other horizontal hives.
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Swarms, Trap-outs, and Cut-outs

Swarming hives as well as techniques and experience catching those "wild" bees.
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Splits/Combines

Dividing or combining a colony. How-to, problems and fixes.
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Treatment-Free Beekeeping

Discussing and formulating honeybee management methods that cooperate as much as possible with natural bee biology without resorting to the use of chemicals and drugs.
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Nectar & Pollen Plants

Nectar and pollen sources. Creating bee friendly spaces in gardens.
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Scientific Studies / CCD / Neonics

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Warre and other Compact Vertical Hives Forum

Warre, Delon, Russian alpine, any other vertical compact hives.
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Observation Hive Forum

Observation hive construction and management.
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Alternative Pollinators

The raising, keeping and other issues of concern for pollinating bees, other than the honey bee.
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Photo/Video Gallery

A place to post and view photos and videos about beekeeping.
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Winter Beekeeping

Discussions about over-wintering bees. Tips, techniques, successes and failures
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Regions of the USA

Mountain Region

Keepers in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming
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North Central Region

The states and areas of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, Western New York, and Wisconsin
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The states and areas of Connecticut, Eastern Pennsylvania, Maine, Massachusets, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Vermont
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The states and areas of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Eastern Texas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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The states and regions of Arizona, New Mexico, and Western Texas.
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The states and areas of Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington.
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Business Side of Beekeeping

Commercial Beekeeping

Beekeeping from a commercial point of view. Focus is on income production and cost/time efficiencies, pros/cons of certain practices, and other subjects more of concern to those making their primary income from bees.
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Marketing Forum

Focus is on product marketing; labeling, processing for retail sales, licensing and regulations, etc.
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Pollinator Reports

Share your experience with pollination industry participants, either growers, suppliers of bees or managers/brokers, both positive and negative.
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Bounty of The Hive

Everything Honey

Discussion on harvesting and extraction, types, characteristics, uses, bottling and marketing, creating "honey do" lists, etc.
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Recipes

Share your "honey" recipes.
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Home Brewing

Mead, wine and beer using honey. Recipies, suppliers, instruction, tips, and more.
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Products of The Hive

Candlemaking, soapmaking, lotions, balms, ointments.
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Apitherapy

One sting at a time.
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Associations & Societies / Blogs & Pods

Beekeeping Meetings and Classes

Post any upcoming events or news about your meetings and classes here. (Associations, workshops, clubs, etc.)
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Blogs, Podcasts, and Video Presentations

Personal blogs, podcasts and video interviews and presentations may be posted here.
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Local Associations

Local Beekeeping Associations by State
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Marketplace Minimum 10 Posts Required To Participate

Funding Requests: KickStarter, GoFundMe, FundRazr

Threads where "funding requests" for beekeeping related projects are a material issue. This would include KickStarter, GoFundMe, FundRazr, etc type projects. Be aware that contibuting money IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Note that there is NO GUARANTEE THAT ANY PROMISED PRODUCTS or INCENTIVES WILL ACTUALLY BE SHIPPED, OR THAT THEY WILL PERFORM AS STATED!
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Member Classifieds

Buy, Sell, Trade, Wanted, Bee Keeping Related Items.
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Want To Buy

Let us know what beekeeping related item you're looking for. Please be descriptive (size, amount, color, contact info, etc.).
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Great Deals

Have you found a great deal? Share and find discounts, sales, and deals found online.
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Vendor Spotlight! Great Deals for Members

Our vendors not only help support our community, but they also offer amazing deals to our members. Check this forum often for all the specials, deals, and announcements.
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Blue Sky Bee Supply

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Lappe's Bee Supply and Honey Farm LLC

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The Practical Beekeeper

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Beesource Community

Resources

This forum is Read-Only.
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Bookstore

Books of Interest.
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Where To Buy . . .

If you really must, post the ever popular and tiring questions, "Where can I buy . . ." or "Who sells the best . ." Do not post prices.
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Employment

For posting beekeeping related employment. Looking for work or looking to hire.
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Consumer Report

Share your experience with merchants and suppliers, both positive and negative.
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Pollination Service

Need bees for pollination? Here is a list of beekeepers who provide colonies for pollination.
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Bee Removal / Swarm Removal

Need a swarm or bees removed from your property? Here is a list of beekeepers who can do it. Honey Bee removal only. Call an exterminator for all other stinging insects.
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    General Bee Forum Discussions
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    Well-fed and locally-adapted bees have always worked best for me. I started with 2 “survivor” queens and, not knowing any better, fed constantly their first year. This boost to their immune system probably got them through their first, untreated, year. Then I stumbled upon local bee clubs...
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    First time installing a package Friday after losing 2 of 3 hives over winter. When I did it, I put a frame of bias from my one good hive in with the package because I read that it would anchor the bees and help prevent them from absconding. Fast forward to today, package is already pulling...
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