The 17th annual Alabama beekeeping symposium is over. About 475+ participants at the session. I want to thank everyone – participants, speakers, AL Beekeepers, ACES & Auburn administration and staff. Thanks for such a great experience.
Jim Tew
Category Archives: General Comments and Discussions
Literally – weather too good to be true
Across Alabama, spring, 2012, appears to be here strangely early. Today, February 1, 2012, was 74 F. Bees crazy with pollen and nectar. Too good to be true or just be grateful?
It’s nearly time. February 4, 2012 – the Auburn University Spring Workshop
Even though I have done the Auburn University Spring Beekeeping Workshop for many years, it is still an exciting event for me. A significant amount of planning and work by many people – most of whom never get any credit – will be on display on February 4, 2012. I always look forward to seeing so many passionate beekeepers on one intense day. What is it about beekeeping anyway?
See you there,
jtew
Experience with the “MiteZapper”
Anyone with “MiteZapper” experience? Good or bad? I will be using them next spring.
Propolis and wax combs – some comments
Virgin wax is snow white, but after years of use it becomes the opposite – jet black. What’s up with this color shift? For comments, see: Propolis and wax combs
A dark comb - note the propolis-lined rim on the cells