Posts by dedkosbees
Honey bees must have been here for a LONG time. A lot of comb-building seen. With no one to bother them, this building became just one big beehive! Lots of work to clean these out and move to a new home. Hard to see, but honey seen dripping down the walls between the windows in Read more
Unwanted Bees and Bee Removal Who to Call when You Need Bees Removed If you have unwanted bees around your home, you can contact Dedko, who may be able to remove the bees without killing them. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE BEES YOURSELF UNLESS YOU ARE AN EXPERIENCED BEEKEEPER! Most beekeepers will work Read more
This nest was eliminated. https://agr.wa.gov/about-wsda/news-and-media-relations/news-releases?article=32789&fbclid=IwAR1k_faSWZ2fLe-VqHxzrPyTqPqVmSiqUfbBYsthd8SwdNHWCga0mjgEKBY
Follow the link to learn about a special project. https://www.wnep.com/article/entertainment/places/on-the-pa-road/on-the-pennsylvania-road-praising-pollinators-at-penn-state/523-9b46a5cb-9600-475c-b36b-2f719f32b6cc
Just finished watching a film about a troubled family-addiction, cops n’ robbers, etc., but the lead role of Ulee, played by Peter Fonda was exceptional in that he portrayed a Florida Gulf coast beekeeper, whose specialty was Tupelo honey. Filmed on location in Wewahitchka, there are many authentic scenes of honey houses, extraction and uncapping, Read more
Excellent overview and discussion of Asian Giant Hornet, with great color photos of other wasps that might be confused with AGH. Follow the link below. Hopefully, these “bad boys” don’t add the state of Pennsylvania to their travel itinerary and decide to set up shop here! https://extension.psu.edu/asian-giant-hornets
Follow the link and read “Pollinators and Home Garden Plantings” on page 10 of the Fall 2021 Whitehall Township Newsletter to find ways you can help the pollinators to thrive in your home area. This article also links to another post on our website for a more extensive discussion. http://www.whitehalltownship.org/forms/newsletter.pdf
the most stunning collection of bee photography ever produced. If you only own one book about honey bees, this one is highly recommended. Dozens of color photographs provide a survey of beekeeping practices across the continents.
Tagged with Tracker, Asian Giant Hornet Leads to Nest in Washington State The Asian giant hornet can decimate entire hives of honeybees and deliver a painful sting to humans The Asian giant hornet, the world’s largest at 2 inches (5 centimeters), can decimate entire hives of honeybees and deliver a painful sting to humans. (t-mizo, Read more
Just finished reading Stan’s book. He’s been involved in beekeeping in Western Australia for over 68 years-a living legend! Lots of good reading here, as it reads like a novel and not necessarily a how-to book.
