Tag Archives: Overland Apiaries

Removing Bees from a House

Posted on 6/12/2010 by dni

Some very nice folks in Brunswick had some bees in their house (see previous post).   So the  Cumberland County Beekeepers came to the rescue by turning it into a learning opportunity and holding a Bee Removal Workshop. Master Beekeeper … Continue reading →

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The Bees are Back in Town

Posted on 3/13/2010 by dni

It was the first time looking at the bees since November. Good news and bad news. The good news is that 4 of the colonies are doing great.  Below is an image of one of the Nucs that wintered on … Continue reading →

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How to get rid of ants in a honey bee hive

Posted on 7/5/2009 by dni

Damn ants took advantage of my two weak nuc (nucleus) hives and crawled up and infested the place.  They were there to steal the 1:1 sugar:water syrup that I had left to feed weak bees, as it was going to … Continue reading →

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inside out there @ SALT

Posted on 5/12/2009 by dni

“inside out there” >> 05.04.09 >>  May 21st from 5 to 8 for Salt’s Spring 2009 Graduate Exhibit, inside out there. Maine stories in radio, writing, and photography… The show features images of my beekeeping friend Erin.    The have a … Continue reading →

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