http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/bee-blog.html en-us beekeeping Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:07:47 GMT Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:07:47 GMT bees-on-the-net.com http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/a-stunning-cross-to-bear.html Early last season, I received a call about a swarm of honeybees from a retired gentleman in Sidney, New York. He just didn't know who to call about the Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:07:46 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/index.html This site has much information about how to start beekeeping. There is evidence of ancient beekeeping stretchng back for thousands of years. In fact beekeepers have been taking advantage of bees in the wild for a very long time. I have been a 'beek' since about 1998 in a number of different places. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:58:56 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/ccd.html You'd heard on the news about CCD. What's causing Colony Collapse Disorder, or CCD and what's happening to our bees? This could be a disaster for the farmers and our food supply. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:45:41 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/urban-agriculture.html In the City of San Diego there is a proposal to relax the urban agriculture regulations which control the keeping of bees, chickens and goats. There was one person who spoke against the proposal and 30 in favor, many of whom spoke. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:35:27 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/swarm-capture.html This swarm capture involved a huge swarm which decided to collect on a trash can. It looked fairly large until I removed the lid and found as many bees inside the trash can as on the outside. This was truly a huge swarm, possible as many as 25,000 bees. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:04:39 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/Beehives_for_Sale-thankyou.html Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:52:57 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/bee-swarm-under-shed.html Bee Swarm Under Shed. Swarms seem to like to build their nest in difficult places, under a shed floor is one of their favourites. If they choose to enter under the back of the shed, they can go unnoticed for a very long time. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:39:54 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/trap-out.html Bees can often be removed with a trap out of a cavity instead of killing them or dismantling the structure. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:16:59 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/beehive-removal.html Here is a list of US Beekeepers who provide bee removal. If you have a swarm of honeybees, or an established bee colony, call an experienced specialst. Expect to pay for bee hive removal services. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:52:06 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/advertising.html Do you have a product worth advertising? There's something about beekeeping which seems to attract innovators. It's probably the many challenges which bees, beekeeping and swarm capture present. Many new beekeeping devices and products are developed and here is the place to advertise them. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:55:08 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/affiliate-marketing.html The concept of affiliate marketing may be new to many people, but it's something anyone who is serious about selling online should explore. If you have a website, or are considering one, you've probably asked yourself, 'How will my customers find my site?' This, above all others, is the biggest stumbling block of online marketing. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:47:14 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/beekeeping-clubs.html Enter description here Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:28:00 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/building-a-website.html Do you know about building a website? It sometimes seems as though everyone and his dog has a website. If you don't have a website, blog or social networking presence, you don't really exist. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:46:42 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/honeybee-search.html For everything about the honeybee search this website and the internet Find equipment beekeeping suppliers, bee tuition, other beekeepers and obtain swarms or packages of honeybees. Search for information on this and other specialist sites for all things to do with bees, beekeeping and bee removal. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:42:25 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/year-three-management.html The first winter has passed and the hive has made it into the second spring management period. Workers were flying all over the farm gathering sugar rich Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:49:13 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/start-beekeeping-by-next-weekend.html At last it's finished! If you like the website and want to know more about how I keep bees and learn the basics of bekeeping this is the book for you. The title says it all, How to Start Beekeeping by Next Weekend. It really is that easy! Of course there is the possibility thatthe time of year isn't suitable in some places, but it you're determined to keep bees, and I think you'll be glad you did, read this book first. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:47:39 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/start-beekeeping-ebook.html At last it's finished! If you like the website and want to know more about how I keep bees and learn the basics of bekeeping this is the book for you. The title says it all, How to Start Beekeeping by Next Weekend. It really is that easy! Of course there is the possibility thatthe time of year isn't suitable in some places, but it you're determined to keep bees, and I think you'll be glad you did, read this book first. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:41:54 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/anniversary-beehive-news.html My husband and I just went out for our anniversary dinner tonight (Oct. 2011). I broke the news to him I was getting a bee hive, which he'd told me several Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:08:09 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/swarm-collection.html Everyone knows that bees swarm, but not many people have actually seen a swarm in flight. Now you can buy all the swarm collection videos on this website, plus bonus beekeeping photos, with Swarm Collection, and watch them in high definition. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:25:02 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/beekeeping-eBook.html It's been a long time coming but it's nearly here! I've written an eBook entitled Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:21:48 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/swarm-removal-list.html Here is the Bees-on-the-Net swarm removal list. If you're in need of bee swarm removal services, you will need to contact a local beekeeper. This is a list of people who remove swarms and established colonies. Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:16:34 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/vanishing-of-the-bees.html The documentary film, Vanishing of the Bees, narrated by Ellen Page, takes a piercing investigative look at the economic, political and ecological implications of the worldwide disappearance of the honeybee. Directors George Langworthy and Maryam Henein present not just a story about the mysterious phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder, but a platform of solutions, encouraging audiences to be the change they want to see in the world. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:24:50 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/kindle-beekeeping-ebooks.html Kindle Beekeeping eBooks have joined the many technical innovations to help you start beekeeping. Of course I would recommend my own - Got Bees? - Start Beekeeping by Next Weekend. But there are many others. I always impress on people that they should not just read one book about how to start beekeeping. As with all other aspects of beekeeping you'll find there are many differing opinions abut the 'correct' way to do things. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:17:04 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/storing-beeswax-comb.html Chris from indiana wants to know about storing beeswax comb. The problem with drawn beeswax combs, is that wax moth will lay their eggs on the combs and the larvae eat the beeswax. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:27:26 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/start-beekeeping-file-delivery.html Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:09:25 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/maine-beekeeping-clubs.html Here is a list of Maine Beekeeping Clubs. New beekeepers are often advised to join a local beekeeping groups. I think this is the single most useful thing they can do. It provides an invaluable source of information, instruction, advice and assistance. Often beekeeping clubs have equipment such as an extractor which can be borrowed or rented when necessary. Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:41:28 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/connecticut-beekeeping-clubs.html Here is a list of Connecticut Beekeeping Clubs. New beekeepers are often advised to join a local beekeeping groups. I think this is the single most useful thing they can do. It provides an invaluable source of information, instruction, advice and assistance. Often beekeeping clubs have equipment such as an extractor which can be borrowed or rented when necessary. Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:40:50 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/connecticut-beekeepers.html Here is a list of Connecticut beekeepers who remove swarms and established bee colonies. Not all people will offer the same range of services, be prepared to pay for their work, these are specialized procedures. Try to give the beekeeper as much information as you can about the location of the swarm, the height above the ground and the length of time they have been there and whether there are any special circumstances you think might be relevant. Please tell the beekeeper when you call, that you found them on the Bees-on-the-Net.com Swarm List Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:39:19 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/alabama-beekeepers.html Here is a list of Alabama beekeepers who remove swarms and established bee colonies. Not all people will offer the same range of services, be prepared to pay for their work, these are specialized procedures. Try to give the beekeeper as much information as you can about the location of the swarm, the height above the ground and the length of time they have been there and whether there are any special circumstances you think might be relevant. Please tell the beekeeper when you call, that you found them on the Bees-on-the-Net.com Swarm List Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:31:23 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/arizona-beekeeping-clubs.html Here is a list of Arizona Beekeeping Clubs. New beekeepers are often advised to join a local beekeeping groups. I think this is the single most useful thing they can do. It provides an invaluable source of information, instruction, advice and assistance. Often beekeeping clubs have equipment such as an extractor which can be borrowed or rented when necessary. Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:24:06 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/alaska-beekeepers.html Here is a list of Alaska beekeepers who remove swarms and established bee colonies. Not all people will offer the same range of services, be prepared to pay for their work, these are specialized procedures. Try to give the beekeeper as much information as you can about the location of the swarm, the height above the ground and the length of time they have been there and whether there are any special circumstances you think might be relevant. Please tell the beekeeper when you call, that you found them on the Bees-on-the-Net.com Swarm List Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:12:59 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/california-beekeeping-clubs.html Here is a list of California Beekeeping Clubs. New beekeepers are often advised to join a local beekeeping groups. I think this is the single most useful thing they can do. It provides an invaluable source of information, instruction, advice and assistance. Often beekeeping clubs have equipment such as an extractor which can be borrowed or rented when necessary. Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:11:31 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/california-beekeepers.html Here is a list of California beekeepers who remove swarms and established bee colonies. Not all people will offer the same range of services, be prepared to pay for their work, these are specialized procedures. Try to give the beekeeper as much information as you can about the location of the swarm, the height above the ground and the length of time they have been there and whether there are any special circumstances you think might be relevant. Please tell the beekeeper when you call, that you found them on the Bees-on-the-Net.com Swarm List Sat, 08 Oct 2011 21:09:28 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/honey-bees-for-sale.html 'Where do I find honey bees for sale?' Is probably one of the first questions that occurs to a new beekeeper. You may sometimes see an advertisement for honey bees for sale, or bee hives for sale. Buying an established hive from a local beekeeper is a great way to start. However it is important that you proceed with caution. I have seen novices with hives they have purchased, which I would not have taken as a gift. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 14:58:43 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/bees-in-an-owl-box.html Michael from Los Angeles has bees in an owl box. This is quite a common occurance. If you think about it, an owl box or bird box is very similar in size to the Langstroth Hives which most beekeepers in the United States use. Putting it high in a tree only seem to make it more attractive to bees. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:51:04 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/how-to-find-the-queen.html How to find the queen?, is one the questions which I get asked most often by new, and often not so new beekeepers. This subject seems in many circumstances to be the cornerstone of beekeeping. While there is definitely a knack to finding the queen it's something which does get easier with experience, but often isn't really necessary. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:48:49 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/honey-bee-comments.html Want to know more about bees or have something you'd like to say? Honey Bee Comments & Questions Page Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:25:54 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/colorado-beekeeping-clubs.html Here is a list of Colorado Beekeeping Clubs. New beekeepers are often advised to join a local beekeeping groups. I think this is the single most useful thing they can do. It provides an invaluable source of information, instruction, advice and assistance. Often beekeeping clubs have equipment such as an extractor which can be borrowed or rented when necessary. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 02:39:07 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/florida-beekeepers.html Here is a list of Florida beekeepers who remove swarms and established bee colonies. Not all people will offer the same range of services, be prepared to pay for their work, these are specialized procedures. Try to give the beekeeper as much information as you can about the location of the swarm, the height above the ground and the length of time they have been there and whether there are any special circumstances you think might be relevant. Please tell the beekeeper when you call, that you found them on the Bees-on-the-Net.com Swarm List Mon, 19 Sep 2011 02:35:59 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/minnesota-beekeepers.html Here is a list of Minnesota beekeepers who remove swarms and established bee colonies. Not all people will offer the same range of services, be prepared to pay for their work, these are specialized procedures. Try to give the beekeeper as much information as you can about the location of the swarm, the height above the ground and the length of time they have been there and whether there are any special circumstances you think might be relevant. Please tell the beekeeper when you call, that you found them on the Bees-on-the-Net.com Swarm List Mon, 19 Sep 2011 02:24:40 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/inundated-with-swarm-calls-in-may.html I'm a small time hobby beekeeper, tending bees for 9 years (or is that being tended by them?) They over wintered 2010-2011 in this difficult Pacific NW Sat, 17 Sep 2011 21:52:54 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/honey-bee-queen.html Every schoolboy knows that there is only ever one honey bee queen in a hive, or colony. For the moment we'll assume this is true. The queen controls pretty much everything in the hive. She produces pheromones which are used to promote, inhibit and manipulate all activities. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:12:31 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/how-you-find-the-queen.html How you find the queen?, is one the questions which I get asked most often by new, and often not so new beekeepers. This subject seems in many circumstances to be the cornerstone of beekeeping. While there is definitely a knack to finding the queen it's something which does get easier with experience, but often isn't really necessary. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:51:28 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/honey-bee.FAQ.html Welcome to the honey bee FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page, where we have the answers to all the most common honey bee related problems. If you can't see the answer to your particular bee question, Click Here to ask The Bee Guy! He will send you the answer by email and post it on this page to share with everyone else. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:15:46 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/bee-behavior.html Much has been learned about bee behavior in recent times. LL Langstroth, sometimes referred to as the 'Father of Beekeeping', discovered the principle of the 'bee-space'. He found that bees will usually fill gaps less than &#188 inch wide with propolis and larger than three eighths of an inch with comb. This had the effect of making the removal of combs built into frames very difficult. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:51:09 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/bee-shopping.html Bee shopping starts here, click on the links below to see selections of bee equipment, bee apparel, honey and anything else connected with bees and beekeeping. New items and categories are being added all the time so book mark this page and check back often. If there are items you can't find or would like to see, please send a message via our contact page. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:24:06 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/start-beekeeping-thank-you.html At last it's finished! If you like the website and want to know more about how I keep bees and learn the basics of bekeeping this is the book for you. The title says it all, How to Start Beekeeping by Next Weekend. It really is that easy! Of course there is the possibility thatthe time of year isn't suitable in some places, but it you're determined to keep bees, and I think you'll be glad you did, read this book first. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:22:28 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/san-diego-bees.html Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:25:08 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/bbc-world-service.html Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:35:46 GMT http://www.bees-on-the-net.com/top-bar-hive-form.html The top bar hive (TBH), was developed for beekeepers in Africa, the TBH combines simplicity, economy and efficiency.Unlike most common designs of modern hive, it does not use frames, rather it uses slats of wood called top bars, which is of course how the hive received it's name. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 03:59:29 GMT