Navigating Almond Pollination and Preparing for the Varroa Mite Challenge
Explore the fascinating world of almond pollination and the challenges of Varroa mite management in beekeeping. Learn about the importance of brood breaks and innovative strategies to protect bee colonies. Join us on this journey into the heart of beekeeping, from the buzzing hives to the blooming almond orchards.
The Bee Adventures with a Dune Buggy Forklift and Pallets
This odd, yet inventive little contraption will hopefully help me with moving beehives. It's a little ramshackle, sure, but it's got a certain charm to it, fitting right in with all the madness around here. The buggy comes with a forklift attachment, which creates a new challenge for me: creating pallets for the bee boxes, as the forklift can't lift up individual boxes.