Bee prepared before asking for help
From Frank Mortimer in the January Bee Culture Magazine. Frank gives advice on the five things you need to know before calling on your mentor. Click here to read the […]
Getting your colonies ready for winter
By John A. Gaut Winter is coming and it’s time to ready the colonies for the cold months. Winterization Checklist Adequate Honey Stores, 60 pounds or more Good […]
Smart and gentle does it when extracting
By Frank Mortimer 1) Pulling honey frames: A) Always Smoke Your Bees: This should be a no-brainer. Bees release a pheromone when they are afraid/fear the hive is under attack. […]
Do I have laying worker bees?
John A. Gaut One topic that seems to be a concern to many beekeepers is laying workers in a colony that appears queenless. Basic Beekeeping classes teach that once a […]
My hive swarmed; am I queenless?
By John Gaut We had a lot of swarms again this year. I have had a lot of questions about “queenless” colonies. Often, I suggested the colony was not really […]
Bee-ing a good neighbor
With the opening of beekeeping season, it’s important to follow some guidelines that will help you bee a good neighbor. You don’t want your bees to be seeking out your […]
Mead recipe by Bob Slanzi
Mead maker Bob Slanzi presented mead making to the Northeast NJ Beekeepers at the October meeting. Here’s his recipe: Basic Mead Recipe Combine 15 lbs of honey with water (approximately […]
Winterizing your hives
It’s that time of year again and Northeast New Jersey VP and BeekeeperJohn Gaut explains the best way to do it. winter-biology-and-insulation-of-hives-2016
Beekeeping in October
Beekeeping in October By John A. Gaut The bees have been working some remaining golden rod and the aster has been in full bloom in my area. But it has […]
Best Management Practices for Beekeepers
New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s Best Management Practices for Beekeepers in Populated areas There are approximately 3,000 to 3,500 registered beekeepers in New Jersey. Of these, only about 5 percent […]