Overwintering Honey Bee Colonies – Silver Creeks Bees
2024-12-16
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There are a few experiments we have done over the years to test overwintering colonies. Some of them are fairly basic, and some of them
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This is a journal of our beekeeping journal. The information here is our experience and discoveries. We are located in Ontario, Growing zone 6
Overwintering – A Beekeeper’s Journey
2024-12-16
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The learning curve may be a steady increase, but the results are flexible until you start experimenting and keeping data so that you can find
Proactive Varroa Mite Testing and Treatment – Silver Creeks Bees
2024-12-16
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This is part #2 of the Proactive Varroa Mite Biology Article. React part #1 Here – Click. What is a Mite Load? Phoretic vs. True
Varroa Mites Biology Part 1 – Silver Creeks Bees
2024-12-16
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Knowledge is Power: What I learned about Varroa Mite Biology? “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of
Importing Queens – The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
2024-11-26
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Importing queen Bees comes with a lot of benefits, and a lot of risk. We had a good year. We purchased 20 from Italy. Of
Honey Production or Brood Production – Silver Creeks Bees
2024-11-26
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Should you breed for honey production, or for bee production? There are several reasons to breed from your most prolific hives instead of the highest honey production hives.
Spring OBA Conference 2024 – Silver Creeks Bees
2024-11-16
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Spring OBA Conference 2024 I was very excited after last fall’s conference. I am sure I was one of the first 10 people to sign
Overwintering – To Vent or Not to Vent Hives
2024-08-28
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Hive-Ventilation-Linton.pdf This link offers good insight to how bees ventilate, and control humidity and temperature in their hives.
Overwintering Bees in Warm Places
2024-08-18
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Explore effective strategies for overwintering bees in warm areas. Our site offers valuable insights to help you maintain a thriving bee population during winter. I
Disease Resistance in Bees – Year 1and 2
2024-07-25
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Delve into our findings on disease resistance in bees over the first two years. Learn how these insights contribute to improving bee populations and ecosystems.
