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Extractor Funds Drive

Posted on May 5, 2011 by bob

As mentioned at the meeting we’re going forward with the idea of “Extractor Benefactors”. Last count, we had 11 people interested in being benefactors. With that number, we can fully fund an extractor through benefactors. Donations are $50, and you … Continue reading →

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Package Day

Posted on May 1, 2011 by bob

Packages arrived today. Should be a whole lot of new pollinators in the valley this week. Please bring empty package boxes to the meeting on Tuesday.

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Package Pick-Up

Posted on April 19, 2011 by bob

Looks like we’re on for Sunday May 1st after 2pm. Pick-up will be at my house. 12832 464th ave se North Bend, WA (425) 891 2329

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Class Canceled

Posted on April 15, 2011 by bob

Intermediate beekeeping this Saturday (April 16th) canceled due to lack of enrollment. We’ll try again later in the year.

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Late Package Orders

Posted on April 13, 2011 by bob

For those who have been asking, the club orders closed last month. So no new orders through the club are available. Most local places have closed orders for packages for at least a month. However, for those that still want … Continue reading →

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Meeting Tomorrow – Tuesday April 12th

Posted on April 11, 2011 by bob

6:15 (or so) handing out woodenware until the meeting starts at 7:00. Tim Lawrence will give a talk on honeybee pests and diseases at 7:30 Our own Ken Reid will demonstrate package installation for the beginner section at 8:30. — … Continue reading →

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Package Update

Posted on April 10, 2011 by bob

The weather in CA has turned the corner and they’re catching up on package production. The latest update from Cal is: “Last week of April possible first week of May but hes working for the last week of April” More … Continue reading →

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Foundation for sale

Posted on April 7, 2011 by bob

100 sheets of medium wax foundation Dadant crimped wire, (No Hooks) Call for Price Kyle Sproul 425-888-4339

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Bee self-defense mechanisms

Posted on April 4, 2011 by bob

Honeybees sealing off contaminated pollen and Al Capone’s coke bottles. Hive entombing

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April Hive Calendar

Posted on April 4, 2011 by bob

Splits/Combines/Install Packages Evaluate existing colonies. Weak colonies should be combined with other colonies. Strong colonies are good candidates for splits. Wait until drones are flying to split w/o queen introduction (creation of queens cells). Install packages in good weather (if … Continue reading →

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