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  • SWARM CELLS VS SUPERSEDURE CELLS
    October 27, 2022 Blake Shook

    SWARM CELLS VS SUPERSEDURE CELLS

    By Blake Shook If you read most beekeeping books, they explain that swarm cells (queens being raised in preparation for half the bees & the old queen to swarm away) and supersedure cells (queens being raised to replace a failing...

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  • ROBBING PREVENTION TACTICS
    October 26, 2022 Blake Shook

    ROBBING PREVENTION TACTICS

    1. Return supers the same day after extracting in the late evening, thus allowing the hive to clean them up overnight. Supers placed back on hives in the middle of the day smell strongly of honey, and encourage robbing. 2....

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  • Products From the Hive
    October 25, 2022 Blake Shook

    Products From the Hive

    Meet George and Paige Nester! As fairly new beekeepers, they started Creek House Honey Farm in 2011 with just 2 hives. After expanding in 2020, they have over twenty employees including children Carley, Blake and Caiden and can be found...

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  • Mean Bees
    October 24, 2022 Blake Shook

    Mean Bees

    My bees hate me! Is it just me?? I bet at some point you’ve asked yourself that question. Join the club! Honestly, if you’ve been keeping bees for any amount of time in ANY location, you’ve experienced nasty bees. Could...

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