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Apr 4, 2026 · 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.

Dec 27, 2024 · Great presentation from Mr. Steve Riley from this year's National Honey Show just dropped. He and Dr. Stephen Martin host and maintain varroaresistant.uk and work closely with the …

Nov 26, 2021 · I thought I'd start a thread with some stuff I've come up with, in the hopes of others adding their own creations. I know I'm not the only one here with a 3D printer: Queen Rearing Cell …

Mar 9, 2021 · Solid, bee-tight hive equipment is necessary because any secondary openings will be eagerly sought by bees to avoid passing through the pollen trap grid. Two pollen trap designs are …

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Feb 8, 2012 · Presently building a deep 8-frame swarm trap. Thinking of using a round hole entrance. What size do you recommend and where should it be located? Does a 1 1/4 inch hole located at side …

Dec 30, 2003 · My understanding is that beekeeping falls under "Farming" as far as taxation goes. I would like to write off the expenses I incurred to get my 60 hives this year. Does a beekeeper have to …

Nov 30, 2011 · Bee Vac “This idea has saved me hundreds of stings and saved the lives of a lot of bees (I wouldn’t pull feral hives without one). If you’ve ever tried to remove an existing feral hive without a …

Apr 13, 2013 · I was just thinking that a sideliner header would be good. My current question is about taxes, I am considering whether or not it is worth calling my bee income a business (thus requiring a …