Posts by dedkosbees
Beekeeping isn’t for everyone. Over half of all new “beekeepers” are no longer doing it after two years. It isn’t easy and there are a myriad of things to learn and apply to be successful. However, there are other ways to foster pollinators and create environmentally-friendly landscapes for bees, butterflies, wasps and many other “bugs”. Read more
coming out of a cool, windy, rainy period. Bees will be anxious to forage and urge to swarm will be peaking. Keep your eyes open for swarms!
If someone recommends exterminating (by chemical poisoning) an established honey bee colony inside a home wall cavity without also removing the honeycomb structures, Bee Wary! This method may lead to further complications! Honeycomb left without attending bees will attract wax moths, which will hatch and may end up flying all over the living space Read more
Keep your eyes open as we are entering prime swarm season now. The windy weather of the past few days may have slowed it down a bit, but it will most certainly rebound in activity in the coming days.
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https://www.njbeekeepers.org/Site_Docs/BeeWaspHornet.pdf Are you being disturbed by stinging insects at your picnic, in your garden, or in the attic? Know what insects are invading your space! Thanks to the New Jersey Beekeepers Association!
