The Honey Bee of Maltafeatured
Posted in Bee Knowledge
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Posts by dedkosbees
Pesticides and Herbicides-Danger!featured
Bees can’t “mask-up” to protect themselves! Be judicious and use minimal amounts of chemicals in your garden. Read and follow the label if you must use them.
Bald-faced hornet nest-inner structurefeatured
Posted in Bee Knowledge, NOT a honey bee swarm
various stages of beginning life cycle of the Hornet are seen here.
A “quick and dirty” swarm extractionfeatured
Posted in Honey Bee Swarms
Using a shotgun to retrieve a swarm. Not recommended, but effective.
Using Insect and Tick Repellents Safelyfeatured
Posted in Pollinators and pollination
I’m always hesitant to use any bug repellent sprays or creams as I’m afraid of the possible residual effect it might have when I work the bees. Here’s an article from Penn State Extension that discusses the safe use of these chemicals.
Catasauqua Garden Clubfeatured
Posted in Pollinators and pollination
Attended the monthly meeting to hear guest speaker, Dr. Amy Korman, an entomologist with the Penn State County Extension office for Lehigh and Northampton counties. Very enlightening presentation. She is a great resource to consult regarding home garden pollinators and plantings to attract them.
Honey Bee Colony Extractionsfeatured
Posted in Honey Bee Colonies
Swarm transitioning to a colony. Honey bees in the soffit. Extensive colony in the soffit area. These areas seem to be favorites of honey bees. Size, shape, room for expansion, adequate temperature and humidity regulation, as well as relatively water-tightness makes the soffit attractive. Honey bee colony in the soffit and use of a bee Read more
Pollinators on Buckwheatfeatured
Posted in Pollinators and pollination
Photo credits to Debra Robert’s.
