Beehive frame perches or holders are tools that can be hung onto the side of the hive body or the honey super when the beekeeper is examining the colony or harvesting honey. They help to keep the frames off the ground and allow the beekeeper to keep his or her …
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Beehive frame wires are an often overlooked but essential beekeeping tool. There are plenty of different types of beehive frame wires out there to choose from. Picking the one that’s right for you will depend upon factors like your budget and your level of beekeeping experience. Here are a few …
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Varroa mites are perhaps the most common pest devastating honey bee colonies within the US and beyond. The mite is a close relative to ticks common in livestock. This can explain why it is treated using similar products. Oxalic acid is particularly one of the products that have been tested and proven to work when it comes to the treatment of varroosis. It is an acaricide that is usually applied through three different techniques of treatment: spraying, trickling, and evaporation. It is generally effective in combating the varroa mites and is also tolerable to the honey bees. Oxalic Acid Pure Powder is a special formulation meant for the treatment of varroa mites. It helps in the elimination of other parasites found in the inter-frame space as well.
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When buying your bee suit, you should ensure it is durable, has good coverage, offers great visibility, is easy to use, and has sufficient number of pockets.
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Honey uncapping knives come in handy when it comes to honey extraction. Technological advancement has had a heavy influence in all areas of the global economy including beekeeping. In the olden days, honeybee combs were literally destroyed so as to extract the honey. This method worked, but it certainly was …
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