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Facebook page

Submitted by jwelty on Tue, 10/23/2012 - 18:25

We now have a really cool Facebook page. Check it out at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tri-State-Beekeepers-Assoc/438862202809532

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The Ohio State Beekeepers Association and the Ohio Producer Growers & Marketers Association

Submitted by John Clark on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 07:55
The Ohio State Beekeepers Association and the Ohio Producer Growers & Marketers Association are pleased to announce the availability of A Web-Based Introductory Beekeeping Training Program. The program consists of 34 videos and several power point presentations presented by Dr. Jim Tew and John Grafton. Topics include assembling hive equipment, installing packages, inspecting hives and much, much more. This program is offered free of charge to members and the public.
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Simpson's Bee Supply

Submitted by John Clark on Fri, 11/02/2012 - 05:53

A small Ohio based Bee Supply company that has alot on hand

http://www.simpsonsbeesupply.com

15642 Tiger Valley Road Danville, Ohio 43014 BeeKeeping and Candle Supplies

(740) 599-7914 or (740) 393-2111

E-mail cwsimpson@embarqmail.com

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Bees have a stunning bite

Submitted by ralph on Fri, 10/26/2012 - 12:09

According to an  article on BBC' website at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20080389 a honey bee can bite with a chemical that stuns the victim. They appear to use this bite against small pests such as the Varroa mite and Wax moth larvae.

"Honey-bees are known for their sting, but scientists have now discovered they can also bite.

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Are Neonicotinoids Killing Bees - New Report

Submitted by ralph on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 14:11

Here is a link to an article about the latest findings on Colony Collapse Disorder:  http://campaign.r20.constantco

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The Highly Filtered Honey Story

Submitted by ralph on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 14:04

This is from Vaughn M. Bryant, Professor at Texas A&M University, courtesy of Kim Flottum of Bee Culture magazine. It is about highly filtered honey and how it is impossible to tell where honey comes from once all of the pollen has been filtered out. He suspects the alot of honey is being imported from China, but since it is highly filtered we can't tell where it comes from.

http://home.ezezine.com/1636/1636-2012.04.24.08.36.archive.html  

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Ohio State Beekeepers Classifieds

Submitted by ralph on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 09:00

Here is a link to Ohio State Beekeepers Classifieds page: http://www.ohiostatebeekeepers.org/beekeeping-classifieds/beekeeping-classifieds-show/ . The ads are copied below. 

 

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Hive Tracks

Submitted by ralph on Mon, 04/04/2011 - 15:53

Hive Tracks is a free service for Beekeepers that enables you to keep records online about your hives. Go to https://www.hivetracks.com/ and try out the demo.

Ralph

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Apiary Registration

Submitted by Steve Roth on Sun, 01/02/2011 - 11:41

Just a reminder that West Virginia and Ohio require that you register your apiaries.  If you have not done so yet, I have included the sources of forms to register your apiary with West Virginia and Ohio.  

Ohio can be found at:
http://www.agri.ohio.gov/public_docs/forms/plant/Plnt_4201-002.pdf

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Wax Moth Trap

Submitted by Steve Roth on Wed, 12/01/2010 - 00:02

The September issue of Bee Culture contains a very informative article on the control of the wax moth.  Among other measures discussed, the writer describes a wax moth trap that is very simple and may aid in the control of the moths/worms in stored boxes. 

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