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Our Bee Blog: RECIPES
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HOMEMADE HONEY BE HEALTHY. Homemade HBH (Honey Bee Healthy�) Honey Bee Healthy� (HBH), whether purchased or homemade, is an additive to the syrup fed to honey bees for both spring and fall feedings, but not when honey supers are on. HBH stimulates feeding and stimulates the honey bees’ immune system. What you’ll need:. 8226; 5 cups water. 8226; 5 pounds (10 cups) granulated white sugar. 8226; 1/8 teaspoon lecithin (health food stores usually have it). 8226; 15 drops spearmint essential oil. The remaining...
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Our Bee Blog: PICTURES
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Visit this page and browse the latest pictures submitted by club members. Send interesting bee related pictures to fredransome@aol.com. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Gerard Schubert, President. Fred Ransome, Vice-President. George Weigel, Treasurer. Patti Ingram, Secretary. Andy Krueger, Librarian. MINNESOTA ACTION ON NEONICTINOIDS. GOLDENROD submitted by beekeeper Gerard. RE-QUEEN OR NOT by beekeeper Fred. NEW DECAPPER IN ACTION by beekeeper Fred. INSECTCIDES AND BEE SURVIVAL. GREEN LAKE COUNTY FAIR.
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Our Bee Blog: April 2015
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Wednesday, April 29, 2015. MIKSA NUC UPDATE from beekeeper Denise. Miksa just called - he's packing up for heading north and has some "issues". With nucs. he's asking that people who have orders with him to PLEASE CALL. It's not that anyone will be without bees.but it's going to be "different" from a 5. Frame deep situation. .which is not an issue with experienced keepers, but. Some beginners will have learn another method. ECWBA does not endorse any suppliers or products. Friday, April 24, 2015. PRODUCT...
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Our Bee Blog: June 2015
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Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Is the answer to varroa in African bees? This article was found by beekeeper Denise. It appears African bees are less susceptible to varroa. This study is looking at a variety of factors that could be useful in combating varroa in North American bees. Http:/ news.yahoo.com/honey-bees-african-ancestors-may-hold-cure-biting-153459244.html. Sunday, June 28, 2015. Friday, June 26, 2015. This story submitted by beekeeper Gerard. It has several valuable lessons we can all profit from.
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Our Bee Blog: EXTRACTING for NEW BEEKEEPERS
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Friday, July 31, 2015. EXTRACTING for NEW BEEKEEPERS. First year beekeepers are usually in need of guidance for their first experience with extracting honey. Beekeeper Denise has informed the blog that Honey BEE Ware offers an extracting service. This is a way for new beekeepers to gain extracting experience from a seasoned beekeeper. Please note the ECWBA does not endorse any companies, services or products. Honey Bee Ware proudly offer's Extracting Services! Call to schedule your appointment today.
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Our Bee Blog: Honey Flower Sources submitted by Beekeeper Denise
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Friday, July 31, 2015. Honey Flower Sources submitted by Beekeeper Denise. As you a savoring this year's new honey crop you can try to imagine the flower source which your bees visited to gather the valuable nectar. The following article may get you a little closer to identifying the primary source. However around central Wisconsin the honey is usually from a mixture of a number of flowers; not a single source. Http:/ www.keepingbackyardbees.com/from-which-plant-did-your-honey-come/? Dave's Bee Keeping A...
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Our Bee Blog: SWARM CATCHERS
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This page has a listing of beekeepers that are willing to catch swarms. Please provide your name, location, phone number, and any restrictions (ie, no ladder, does not remove bees from walls, weekends only, etc.) The blog editor (fredransome@aol.com) will add you to the list. Fond du Lac area. Denise Palkovich, Phone 920-539-0139. Est response time: 35 minutes. Restrictions: Open swarms only, no ladder so swarms should be lower than 8 feet. Jerry Lulloff, Phone 920-579-0071. Est Response time: 1 1/4 hours.
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Our Bee Blog: EVENTS
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Events are listed in chronological order. Completed events will be deleted. All events will also be shown on the CALENDAR. ECWBA will have a booth at the Green Lake County Fair; August 4-7th. WHEN: Saturday, September 24th starting at 9:30AM. WHERE: Ripon Public Library; lower level in Silver Creek Room. SUBJECT: Honey tasting, harvest results and winter preparation. Conditions at the Hive:. Fond du Lac Weather Forecast, WI (54937). Fond du Lac Public Library. 32 N Sheboygan Street, Fond du Lac, WI.
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Our Bee Blog: Mother Earth News Fair Report by Beekeeper Gerard
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Monday, August 10, 2015. Mother Earth News Fair Report by Beekeeper Gerard. Clubmember Gerard attended the Mother Earth News Fair last weekend in Milwaukee in order to listen to some of the bee related seminars. If other clubmembers attended please feel free to send in your own report or put it in the comments area of this report. Here is his report. Anytime you find sometime interesting you can email it to "fredransome@aol.com". And i thought the fair was FANTASTIC! It LOOKED like they had a good turn-o...
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Our Bee Blog: JOIN
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The primary mission of the ECWBA is to educate and inform beekeepers about honey bees, beekeeping and honey bee related products. Secondary missions include providing opportunities for beekeeper networking and community outreach programs. Contact us or come to a meeting and we'll sign you up! Membership in a local club is an important part of beekeeping - you can keep up with new techniques as well as GET THE BUZZ about bees and their state of being from other LOCAL keepers. Dues for 2016: $5.00. The gro...
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