Tag: problems

Episode-134- Honey Bee Death Warning Ignored

Tony Teolis November 12, 2012 0 Comments
This video has some up views of what it's like when honey bees die. I have two hives in a gazebo and it's easy to see the dead bees. The video depicts honey bees in varying stages of death but worry not my friends as the majority of honey bees in two hives are thriving on verge of winter. We had a last possible reprieve of warm weather before some cold spells coming up in northern Virginia....

Episode-113- Protect Beehive From Ants

Tony Teolis July 22, 2012 0 Comments
Around Memorial Day weekend I kept noticing ants crawling in and out of honeybee hive B which was installed at the beginning of May. Ants can become a problem pest for bees if left unchecked. Usually bees can handle as they do most pests but for a small hive just starting out ants can be ruinous. It could get as bad as the bees having to abscond the hive and leave it to the ants. Well not on my...

Episode-73- To Bee Or Not Two Bees

Tony Teolis April 7, 2012 1 Comment
To Bee a beekeeper at this time in life for me is the natural and right thing to do  - The benefits of beekeeping Two Bees? Part of things to do for a better life  Beekeeping for Dummies and the Back yard beekeeper really got me excited to want to know more.  Been thinking about it for two years and started last year  Had some gardening skills and experience put to production and this seemed...

Episode-49- Get Rid Of Stink Bugs And Other Home Invaders

Tony Teolis February 19, 2012 0 Comments
         Pest Control For The Home 5 steps to great home pest control Some of the typical home insects that require control Why control these pests How to control these pests practice good lifestyle Chemical-Free Strategies we implement Choose Lower-Risk Pesticides 4. Products and companies on the market Why I chose Cyper WP How to do decide which steps to implement 5. Results of my home...

Episode-44- Beekeeping For Dummies Book Review

Tony Teolis February 9, 2012 0 Comments
Today I wish to introduce you to Beekeeping for Dummies by Howland Blackiston. I have in my hand the first queen cage I received when my package of bees arrived in April of 2011. My neighbors take turns asking me why I raise honey bees and I like to reply that it’s the riskiest thing my wife will let me do. But actually I am fascinated by the life of a honey bee colony and how hard and...

Honey Bee Questions And Answers

Tony Teolis June 26, 2011 2 Comments
I got all my answers here and at the BeeSource.com forum. What is this strange cell sctructure recorded on June 18, 2011? It is full of larvae. Pulled it from the Upper Deep frame 2. Here it is during inspection#7 recorded on June 26, 2011. Larvae are capped over.  All looks well throughout the hive.  Lots of brood, honey, larvae and eggs.  Nice patterns throughout. That means the queen was...