The advent of the bee smoker dates back to mid 1800s, with significant development in being reported in the United States circa 1851. Bee smokers, as suggested by the name, refer to an implement that douse bees with smoke so as to calm them and minimizes chances of being stung. …
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Beekeepers are faced with many choices about which beekeeping equipment to use. These decisions are best made with information and experience. One important decision is whether to practice the use of foundation in beekeeping. Let us look at what foundation is, its use in beekeeping and the best beehive foundation …
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Modern beekeeping puts to use bee hive frames of varying types. Bee hive frames allow bees to make maximum use of the available space within the hive. The best bee hive frames for sale are suited for different sizes of hives and give your honeybees a head-start in their honey …
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Originally found in sub-Saharan Africa, hive beetles have spread to the rest of the beekeeping world in the last decade and have become a huge menace to beekeepers. The beetles ruin honeycomb, stored honey and pollen used by bees to feed brood. The Mann Lake DC830 GardStar for Hive Beetles …
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There are many different beekeeping suits available, but not that many can be said to be waterproof. The Mann lake CV275 Waterproof Weathertek Bee Suit has waterproofing as one of its main features. But is it actually, and to what extent? In this review we’ll set out to explore the …
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Beekeepers have a number of competing products for Varroa mite control in their apiaries. Apivar ismanufactured and sold by various beekeeping supplies companies promise to rid beehives of mites in a short period of time. Apistan and derivatives are also in the mite control niche. This article compares Apistan vs …
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Varroa mites are a very significant threat in beekeeping. They lead to bees having lethal deformities including poor wing formation. Beekeepers have to be on their constant guard against Varroa mites for the best results in beekeeping. Infestations of mites on honey bee colonies always lead to decline of colony …
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Apistan is used in detection and control of Varroa mites. Mann Lake recommends use of their Apistan early in spring or late fall. The Mann Lake DC665 Apistan strips should not be used during honey flow. An application rate of 1 strip for every 5 beehive frames is recommended. The …
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Varroa mites are parasites that attack honeybees and their brood. They suck the fat from bees and may transmit RNA viruses to bees in the process. The Mann Lake DC301 Hop Guard Varroa Mite Treatment is a natural control method for Varroa mites. Significant infestations of your beehive by Varroa …
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Beekeepers must be wary of a number of threats that may affect their honeybee colonies. Mann Lake has a solution for wax moths and other honeybee pests in the products they offer to beekeepers. The Mann Lake DC130 Para-Moth Wax Moth Control comes in a one pound canister that Mann Lake …
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