INSTALLING A PACKAGE OF BEES – WHAT CAN GO WRONG QUEEN RELEASE PROBLEMS: 1. Queen Released on Day of Package Install: The queen and the worker bees are strangers. It will take about 3 days for the bees to become accustomed to the new queen’s…
This video describes the individual components of the Langstroth honeybee hive, the purpose that they serve, and how it is assembled. This is an excellent video introduction for beginning beekeepers or those interested in learning more about beekeeping and what is involved. Find additional resources…
To all Cherokee Beekeepers Club members: It is the 14th of February and the bees have been bringing a little pollen into the hives during the warmer days. The colonies are starting to cycle up the brood. It’s just that there are not enough dry…
From: Joshua Fuder Good morning, I hope you are well. Some upcoming programs to keep in mind include. Grafting Course Our virtual grafting course is open for registration. Its going to work a little different this year but I expect it to be almost as good…
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Hello fellow and prospective beekeepers. Please support the Cherokee Beekeepers Club and our future programs by completing your membership form today! You can now pay instantly through Venmo! If you do not already have a Venmo account, it is easy, free, and you can make…
Watch the virtual monthly meeting below discussing problems in the bee hive and how to solve them. Join the Cherokee Bee Club now to be a part of the live meetings. Subscribe to the website and to the YouTube Channel to be notified of new…
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Aphids are related to bedbugs. But instead of sucking blood from people, they suck sweet sap out of plants. Their poop contains so much sugar it’s called honeydew. Ants love honeydew and herd aphids like livestock. Humans have also used honeydew as a cake ingredient.…
