Why’d they die?
We all have losses (I count combining in my losses too). Anyone that says different does their math a little differently and at a...
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mikeimmer
Jan 31, 20233 min read
Don’t overspend when you start Beekeeping!
So you want to start Beekeeping huh? Fantastic! Congratulations! Let’s try and do it the right way however (and without spending more...
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mikeimmer
Jun 29, 20226 min read
Compelling honeybees to draw and fill supers
(Using honeybee’s natural instincts) Okay Mike… Why would you start an article about drawing out and filling honey supers by talking...
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mikeimmer
Jun 26, 20221 min read
Offset honey supers?
What do I mean “offset supers and tilt the lid”??? Provides easier/faster/shorter access to supers during the flow, less bearding, faster...
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mikeimmer
Jun 19, 20221 min read
SHB infestation with Queen and Brood UNDER screen bottom!
This was an interesting one with SHB so bad that the queen set up shop UNDER the screen bottom. Pulled ALL of the frames, and started her...
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mikeimmer
Apr 28, 20224 min read
Five successes in Beekeeping
Many times New Beekeepers focus on failures. Many beekeepers in their second and third year also experience failure. And to be truthful,...
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mikeimmer
Mar 25, 20224 min read
Open or External Feeding
Open or External Feeding When and when NOT to use it. I guess it makes sense to start with a list of various feeding methods. I’ll do...
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mikeimmer
Feb 28, 20221 min read
Wait, save the bees? Or save the comb?
PSA: For the second time in two days I’ve gotten the comment “my bees died so I scraped all the wax off and will start over again…” etc....
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mikeimmer
Feb 26, 20222 min read
When should and how often should I check or treat for mites?Natural? Chemical Free? Treatment Free?
Like everything, it depends. Every operation and apiary is a little different! I spot check or use spot checks and schedules for big bee...
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mikeimmer
Jan 23, 20222 min read
Q&A post: Why start with two?
Starting with two or more colonies/hives is recommended most often. Why? Are there exceptions?
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mikeimmer
Jan 6, 20221 min read
SHB (Small Hive Beetle) myths
There are a few myths floating around that I’ve been asked about. Among them are the thought that it is common for SHB to kill a hive....
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mikeimmer
Jan 1, 20224 min read
Now that it’s finally cold…
Now that it’s finally cold… IF you followed a static calendar and did NOT base your beekeeping on weather and the bees and you did NOT...
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mikeimmer
Jul 14, 20213 min read
Should I be feeding right now?
Q: Mike, should I be feeding right now? A: Depends If you are still getting a single deep frames drawn out from a Nuc you bought this...
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mikeimmer
Jul 9, 20212 min read
Dear New Beekeepers
I get it. I really do! I <3 bees too! :-) But please read this. There are some more experienced beekeepers that might want to read this...
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mikeimmer
Jul 8, 20214 min read
We FINALLY DID IT...
Ugh, you know how it goes. You get stuck in a rut or you get distracted by...LIFE...and then you remember... THE BEES! Or the excitement...
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mikeimmer
May 19, 20214 min read
Sea Monkeys vs. Bees
I don’t get super irritated with people who are new to bees...until they reveal themselves as inconsiderate jerks on top of being...
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mikeimmer
Apr 13, 20211 min read
Beekeeping - Packages Versus Nucs
I’ve wanted to do this comparison for years and have finally gotten around to it! https://youtu.be/TcXFo5sQPAc
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mikeimmer
Apr 5, 20211 min read
A great new beekeeping book!
Very cool, lots of info, note taking areas, etc. https://www.charlotteekkerwiggins.com
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mikeimmer
Mar 12, 20212 min read
A thought on classes
For the last few years I’ve tried to schedule classes around other clubs and businesses despite being way out on the eastern side of...
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mikeimmer
Feb 24, 20211 min read
Your bees made it through February?
Believe it or not, there are many colonies alive today that won’t be in another month. 😞 Huge bummer, right? Between warmer days and...
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