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More News Stories of Our Relief Trip to Southwest Florida
Hurricane Ian hammers bee population More than 400,000 hives lost; donation effort hopes to mitigate the impact on some Lee bee keepers By CJ HADDAD – |
Blogs
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What is the best way to get rid of small hive beetles within your bee hive?
It is time to get serious about small hive beetles before they over take your bee hive. A word of caution, the small hive beetles
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COVID-19 Statement on the 2020 Bee Season
I have received several inquiries from our loyal customers, as our nation prepares for the COVID-19. I deeply appreciate the feedback that I have received
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Bee Season 2020 Weekly Update – APRIL 24, 2020
Per the Department of Homeland Security exemption listing, Mountain Sweet Honey is exempt as agricultural business, as we are governed by the Georgia Department of
What hive foundation is best for you and your bees?
As beekeepers we tend to stay with a proven foundation type and really do not look at where time and technology has brought to beekeeping.
Bee stress
What is the best smoker fuel for you honey bees?
This is a question we here a lot from new beekeepers to experienced beekeepers. Let’s step back for a moment and look at what we
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State Guide for Beekeeper Tax Breaks
This is a must read for all beekeepers on how to find tax breaks in your state. Alabama Agricultural and Forest Property: “All real
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Bee Season 2019 Update: April 22, 2019
Today is April 22, 2019 The weather continues to cooperate. The bees look fabulous! For those who want to track their bee shipment, we send
Bee stress
How does a beekeeper attract a swarm?
A swarm is mostly a natural occurrence that honey bees do as part of their genetic make-up. The two most common reasons for swarms can
Hive management
Installing a Package of Bees
Installing your package of bees is a very important first step in having a successful start to beekeeping.
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How do I get Bee Shipment and Pick-up Information?
In an effort, to assist our customers, we have two ways to get up-to-date shipping and pick-up information. Online Updates The first way is to
Hive management
Why do beekeepers start a new colony in a nuc box?
Let’s take a look at why would a beekeeper want to raise a new colony of honey bees in a nuc box or a traditional
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When do you replace the frames and foundation in your bee hive?
Have you consistently lost your honey bee colony each year? One solution may be as simple as changing out frames and foundation, as they are
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Mountain Sweet Honey ranked the BEST BEE SUPPLIER by BeekeeperCenter.com
We are humbled to receive such an honor! Each day the dedicated staff here at Mountain Sweet Honey focus on quality. To read the entire
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When do beekeeper’s place and take off the queen excluder?
Many beekeepers like to utilize a queen excluder in their hives for many reasons which include: Confining the queen to the brood box and a
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What is the best way to deal with weak hives during the Fall season?
Fall is almost here and it time to make decisions on weak hives. Most beekeepers will face the decision of “what will I do with
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Varroa Mites – What should a beekeeper do?
Varroa Mites Mites are the #1 killer of honey bees across the USA. It is that time of the year, July, to have a short
Extracting Honey – Video
We will demonstrate two different ways of uncapping the honey comb and then extracting the honey.
SCBA Presentation – Year Round Beekeeping
This is the actual meeting presentation given at Clemson University in July 2014 to the South Carolina Beekeepers Association. The slide do have audio in
New USPS Shipping Changes
Today, we were informed that the USPS has changed how they handle bee package shipments. All bee shipments must go surface transportation due to FAA
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Simple Hive Stand
The simple hive stand is made out of 2”x 6” pressure treated wood. The depth is 19” from the front to the rear. The width
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Attracting Honey Bees
Honey bees will travel as far as they need to for nectar and pollen. All of us can create an environment that will encourage honey
Beekeeping Short Course Notes
NEGMBA Short Course 2014A
Video – How to make a “D” handle in a hive body
Last evening, I had a fellow beekeeper stop by and asked me how I was making my handles in hive body’s. I like “D” handles
Italian Honey Bee Temperament
I have been asked what is the temperament of an Italian honey bee? The Italian honey bee is, by far, the most common honey bee