Wax Moths in a Beehive
As the season changes so do the pests that beekeepers have to do battle with. Here is an example of wax moths. The moths lay eggs in the...
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MGeslock
Nov 4, 20191 min read
First Day of Relocated Hive
This is the hive that I relocated from Locust Grove, VA. There is usual activity at this hive. You can compare this hive to the ones that...
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MGeslock
Nov 1, 20191 min read
The Queen was found and saved!
I had forgotten that I had this update. Forgive me it is out of order. The queen was out of the hive. I was able to locate her and put...
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MGeslock
Oct 31, 20191 min read
Moving day at the world head quarters
The last of the hives are being moved for the winter. I only had one hive. I figured that it would be best to move all the hives to one...
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MGeslock
Oct 18, 20191 min read
Follow up to robbing and a surprise!
I combined 2 hives that were weak. They didn't seem "right". I saw no egg production and very little capped brood. I was worried about...
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MGeslock
Oct 13, 20191 min read
Always wear ALL of your protective gear while working Bees
Just my public service announcement to you.
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MGeslock
Oct 11, 20191 min read
Mark Geslock speaks at the Chancellor Ruritan Club September 2019
I was asked to give a 15 minute presentation to the local Ruritian Club.
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MGeslock
Oct 5, 20191 min read
I HAD a hornet problem
I had put up a swarm trap in case some of my honey bees decided to swarm. I figured since they were new bees, that I would not see any...
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MGeslock
Sep 30, 20191 min read
Bee Robbing in Virginia 2019
I there were issues at the Word Headquarters of Gees Bees. I have robbing and hornets. Hornets have overtaken my swarm trap that I have...
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MGeslock
Sep 20, 20191 min read
Consolidate for the winter.
I have a hive that did not fill the upper box with comb. No comb, no honey for the winter. I have made a choice to remove the upper...
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MGeslock
Sep 16, 20191 min read
Robbing update
I have opened up the entrance on one of the hives that was being robbed. They have seemed to be holding their own. Its late August in VA,...
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MGeslock
Sep 6, 20191 min read
Using Beeswax to repair leaking bee feeder
Bees wax is a natural waterproofer. It has been used for years to water proof jackets and tents. I had a top hive feeder that needed some...
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MGeslock
Aug 30, 20191 min read
Honey Bee Robbing
I have filled all of the hives in frame feeders in the last 3 days. I know that they have plenty of syrup to eat. I prefer honey on my...
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MGeslock
Aug 20, 20191 min read
Who stole my honey?
Bees are lazy! They will come in your front door, bum rush your guard bees and sit in your pantry and eat all of your honey! Its sad but...
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MGeslock
Aug 8, 20192 min read
BetterComb Deep Comb
Fully drawn comb, ready for your bees to use. I purchased a box of these from Betterbee. The cost (7/2019) was $59.95 for a box of 10. I...
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MGeslock
Aug 2, 20191 min read
Bees Bearding
I know what you are thinking, Most of the bees are female in the hive. Those poor girls have grooming issues. Where do you take 5,000...
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MGeslock
Jul 24, 20191 min read
Bees need water too!
I know that there are local sources of water. Lets not make it harder for them. Its July here in VA. its Hot, Hot Hot!! Here is a simple...
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MGeslock
Jul 22, 20191 min read
The start of honey!
This is what its all about! On of my hives is ready to make some honey. Think of it like this, the bees live in the bottom boxes and the...
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MGeslock
Jul 19, 20191 min read
Honey Label
Thanks so much for everyone that took my jar survey. First year beekeepers don't often harvest honey. Now in the second year..... Here is...
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MGeslock
Jul 13, 20191 min read
Bear fence to protect honey bees is completed
This should be the final post to the electric bear fence. I wanted to install some handles to the gate area. I think it looks more...
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