Columbia Gorge Bee Class Resource List/ Spring 2012

Hives and Equipment

Melissabees.com

Bees

Nucs, Shakes, Kona Queens: John Kraus  kraus@gorge.net 509.493.3632

Packages, Nucs, Queens (Italian & Carniolan): Ruhl Bee Supply

Chemical-free hive nucs, with or without raised queens: Melissabees.com

Swarms and Swarm Capture

Melissabees.com

Bee Groups

White Salmon Bee Club: : wsbeeclub@googlegroups.com

 A Few Fun Videos for Your Enjoyment!

Hiving Package Bees for Langstroth:

Beemaster.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a4a-Tw-qFI

Zen and the Art of Package Bees

http://www.thebeeyard.org/?p=389

Package Hiving for Top Bar (Family Style):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUBxAxFTrXU&feature=related

Swarm Hiving for Top Bar (Natural Beekeeping Trust):

‘Thwomp!’ Top Bar Hiving Technique:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_li6jQu7zc&feature=related

‘Skirt’ Top Bar Hiving Technique:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ8sCVXactg

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