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The Garage - "FOR SALE" / Re: 2013 5 frame Nucs Available--Apis Hive

« Last post by Melissae on March 08, 2013, 11:15:54 AM »

I am in Carbondale and new to bee keeping. I am very much looking forward to getting established and setting up my hives. I am taking classes May 4th and 5th and would like to know if you have any bees and nucs still available! Thank you, Amita Welles 928-607-4393

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The Garage - "FOR SALE" / Re: 2013 Package Bees from Highland Bees

« Last post by Melissae on March 08, 2013, 11:12:18 AM »

Hello,
I am new to bee keeping. I am in Carbondale, Colorado. Do you make any deliveries closer to this area by chance? Thank you, Amita

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Bee Removal / Swarm Rescue services / Bee Removal - North Colorado Springs to South Denver

« Last post by Busy Bee Farm on March 08, 2013, 09:49:13 AM »

Service provided by experienced, full time beekeeper. We typically do over 200 removals per season.

Not "Zero Kill" - but as close as you can possibly get to it.

Bees are re-located and after a quarantine period to insure the bees are healthy, they are used in pollination and honey production.

Non-destructive removal where at all possible, - meaning we don't tear your house apart - 80% of cases can be done this way.

Preferred and/or referred by Ace Pest Control, Budget Pest Control, Orkin and many local animal control agencies and fire departments.

Prices start at $175 plus materials - typically $25-$50

Busy Bee Farm
Larkspur, Colorado
303.657.5360

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NEWbees - Beekeeping 101 / Beginning Beekeeping Class

« Last post by Busy Bee Farm on March 08, 2013, 09:38:42 AM »

We will be presenting a Beginning Beekeeping class at Wilmore Garden Center next Saturday 03/16 form 10a-2p. Call Wilmore at 303.416.2949 to reserve your seat.

Steven Lechner
Busy Bee Farm
303.657.5360

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The Garage - "FOR SALE" / 2013 Package Bees from Busy Bee Farm

« Last post by Busy Bee Farm on March 08, 2013, 09:12:49 AM »

Hi Folks - some news regarding the package bees for this season.

I have heard from 2 separate sources now that several Nuc and at least two package bee suppliers will not be selling this season due to very high demand in the almond orchards.  Some growers are now paying $175 to $200 per hive for pollination. 
 
How does this affect us?  It means that my phone and email are very busy with orders from folks who don't usually purchase from us.  In some cases these folks will be driving several hundred miles to pick up their bees.  That's great - my first priority / preference, however, is to sell to all of you first.
 
I know the weather has no really been conducive to inspections, but, if you feel you are going to need bees for this season please give me a call as soon as you can.  I will have to have a final count by the end of the first week in April, HOWEVER, the way things are going now I will most likely be sold out well before then.
 
The estimate as to when the bees will arrive is still sometime from the 3rd week of April to the first week of May depending on mother nature.
 

Beekeeping Class - Wilmore Garden Center - Saturday, March 16 - 10a - 2p

Lunch provided - call 303.795.5339 to reserve

http://wilmorenurseries.com/classesspecial-events/


3-3.5# packages w/ queen: - $110 / package - same price as last year -  with breaks at the 10s.
Packages are required to be prepaid by check or money order.

25# bags of granulated sugar: $17 - same price as last year.
New colonies will need approx. 100 lbs/colony to feed the entire first season or until the 2 deep hive bodies are filled out.

Pollen substitute patties: $2.50 - same price as last year.
Most colonies will consume 6-12 patties per season as weather - drought - requires.
 
We will again offer "beginner" kits built to the needs and budget of the beginner - call for pricing.
 
 Thank you for considering us again for your packages this year.  We appreciate you trust.
 
 
Steven Lechner
 Busy Bee Farm
 PO Box 41
 Larkspur, CO  80118
 303.657.5360

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Queen & Bee breeding / Re: Marking my queen

« Last post by emdisi on March 05, 2013, 08:37:31 AM »

Wonderful suggestions, all!  I did finally mark my queen last summer using non-toxic yellow hobby paint and a tiny paint brush.  I will use a tooth pick next time.  Amazingly, the workers had cleaned almost all the paint through the winter I noticed.  I am surprised I even found her with a tiny spec of pain left when I peeked in on our recent balmy 63 degree day. 

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Queen & Bee breeding / Re: Marking my queen

« Last post by pook80123 on March 04, 2013, 04:19:24 PM »

I have used an acrylic paint from one of the hobby stores.  Rather than use a paint brush, I use a toothpick.  If you just dip the end of it in the paint, it creates just about the right sized spot on her back...plus it's disposable and doesn't need to be washed. 

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Equipment / Hardware Review / Paint and stains

« Last post by lcashmack on February 18, 2013, 07:48:43 PM »

Are there recommendations out there for what types to use, or not to use, to prep new equipment for the upcoming season? Latex, oil based, stain, varnish, urethane....

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Queen & Bee breeding / Re: Marking my queen

« Last post by lcashmack on February 14, 2013, 12:18:54 PM »

I hate to ask. Is nail Polish out of the question?

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Introduce Yourself! / We are new

« Last post by GEOMIN1 on February 08, 2013, 02:44:21 PM »

Hi
We are Keith and Georgina and we live by Carter Lake.  We have purchased our first 2 swarms and are looking forward to a new adventure.  We are still looking for hives, clothing and as much information as we can get. We have found several outlets for the honey and wax so that is not a problem.  Any suggestions on getting going we would appreciate.
Thanks,