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Producing Sparkling Liquid Honey

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  • December 20, 2016

When Is the Right Time to Harvest Honey? For first-year beekeepers, there is usually not a significant amount of honey produced because a majority of nectar is used to build up the wax production in the hive to create a base. One of the main reasons for this is that bees need a lot of nectar to produce wax, around 6 …

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The World of Beekeeping

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  • December 20, 2016

Have you ever wondered how people start beekeeping? Or wondered why they do it? Well, there are many answers to both questions. Reading this page will provide you with all the information you need. Who knows, by the time you finish reading, you may be ready to begin beekeeping! Man’s Love Affair with the Honey Bee Even before recorded history, man was …

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Apivar Instructions

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  • December 19, 2016

What is Apivar? Apivar is a polymer strip that is used to treat Varroa mites. Apivar is the only product of its kind to treat active Varroa mite infestations, as well as killing off future generations. In only one application, it can kill up to 99% of mites. What is in Apivar? The Apivar strip is a combination of two components: Amitraz is …

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Dadant Foundation Types

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  • December 19, 2016

A Dadant Manufacturing Specialty Duragilt Dadant researched & Dadant developed A plastic bonded, beeswax foundation with metal edges Saves Labor & is easy to use Plastic inner core Deep worker-sized cell imprints Precision milled No additional cross wires needed Communication holes located on bottom lower corners of foundation Medium Brood The Original 100% pure beeswax foundation Our lowest priced foundation Precision even-milled …

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