Beehive management is different every year, but them same!
As I reflect on my years of beekeeping (going on 11 years). One of the lessons I've learned is that NO 2 years are the same. The...
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Seth Homer
Aug 6, 20213 min read
How to Test for Varroa Mites
The #1 killer of beehives (at least here in Utah) is the Varroa Mite. To be a successful beekeeper requires knowing your mite numbers....
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Seth Homer
Aug 6, 20212 min read
DIY Mite Testing Cup
Make yourself a tool that can possibly save your hive. Treating is critical and knowing when it's key. That's where testing comes into play.
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Richard Homer
Jan 17, 20217 min read
Should I feed my bees in the winter?
Greetings everyone! The new year has begun, and it's been pretty nice out comparatively speaking. This week I got to peek under the...
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Richard Homer
Dec 14, 20203 min read
Follow Homer's Beekeeping! December
When I first started beekeeping. I would peruse the web, YouTube, and books from the library about beekeeping. I found it interesting how...
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Richard Homer
Nov 12, 20207 min read
Follow Homer's Beekeeping! November
It's snowing outside as I sit here sharing my thoughts with you today. I am hoping you have your bees ready for the long cold winter with...
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Richard Homer
Oct 20, 20203 min read
Follow Homer's Beekeeping! October
Greetings everyone! It's getting cooler now and harder for our bees to find nectar and pollen in the wild. Hives are trying to rob from...
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Richard Homer
Sep 15, 20202 min read
Follow Homer's Beekeeping! September
This is a critical time of year in beekeeping. There are things that need to be done NOW not in a few weeks for your hive to succeed in...
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Richard Homer
Aug 16, 20204 min read
Follow Homer's Beekeeping! August
The Long hot days of August are upon us. The nectar flow has slowed down considerably. The bees are curing the honey they have stored....
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Richard Homer
Jul 11, 20203 min read
Follow Homer's Beekeeping! July
Half the year is over and the days are getting a little shorter each day. The honey flow has been good this year. We seem to get these...
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Richard Homer
Jun 14, 20203 min read
Follow Homer's Beekeeping! June
It's been a busy bee season thus far. Swarming is finally slowing down and our hives are settling in to preparing for this coming winter....
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Richard Homer
May 14, 20204 min read
Follow Homer's Beekeeping! May
I had an interesting phone call the other day from a new beekeeper whose bees were coming out of his hive getting ready to swarm. He...
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Richard Homer
Apr 16, 20204 min read
Follow Homer's Beekeeping - April
As April arrived we've had some nice spring weather and some cool spells. This is common as spring arrives to have a little snow and...
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Richard Homer
Mar 1, 20202 min read
Follow Homer's Beekeeping! What I am doing in my Hives in March.
It's exciting to feel the warm sun starting to peek through the Winter blanket, and temps are starting to occasionally approaching 60...
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Richard Homer
Mar 1, 20202 min read
Salvation Salve
I was attending the Utah State Beekeepers Association annual Convention as a second year beekeeper. I heard a talk by the Association...
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Richard Homer
Feb 1, 20203 min read
What could I be doing to my hive in Febuary?
Bees in February under a "bee beanie" check out the video The Days are slowly getting longer as spring creeps up on us. There isn't a lot...
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Richard Homer
Jan 8, 20203 min read
Follow Homer's Beekeeping! What I am doing in my hives, January 2020
Keeping your bees healthy and alive throughout the year and winter is a challenge for a new beekeeper. We do a survey each spring in our...
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Richard Homer
Mar 6, 20192 min read
When does Spring Brood Build up begin?
Spring Brood build Up Starts As I write this we just celebrated “Presidents Day” (February 18, 2019). Between now (February 25th and the...
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Richard Homer
Nov 28, 20182 min read
Honey Bee Healthy Recipe
Honey Bee Healthy Recipe (this is a concentrate, 1-2 Tablespoons are to be added to a gallon of 1:1 or 2:1 sugar syrup) Ingredients...
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Richard Homer
Nov 21, 20182 min read
Fondant Patty Recipe (winter feeding)
Fondant Patty Recipe: (makes Approximately 3 patties (1-1/2 lbs each) 1. Bring 16 oz. of water to a boil in a large pan 2. Pour in 4...
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