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How to found bee colonies

Started By AntsGodzilla , Oct 23 2024 4:29 PM
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#1 Offline AntsGodzilla - Posted October 23 2024 - 4:29 PM

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Hi there, I was wondering how you guys get bee colonies? Do the queens have nuptil flights like ants, or is it something different?


 

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Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores it's provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. Proverbs 6: 6-8

 

#2 Offline rptraut - Posted October 23 2024 - 10:02 PM

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Hello AntsGodzilla;

 

The University of Guelph in Ontario has a library of excellent beekeeping videos that will answer all your questions.    A video for beginning beekeepers is located here   HOW TO START BEEKEEPING for the Absolute Beginner | Become a Beekeeper | Beekeeping 101   There are many other advanced videos if you develop an interest.  Good Luck

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#3 Online MyrmecologyMaven - Posted February 6 2025 - 11:58 PM

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Hey! I know this is a very late reply but I have become interested in apiculture as of late and have been burning through lots of books. Check out the https://www.beesource.com/ forum. Lots of experienced experts on that forum. I also have some good book suggestions. Also check out David Burns on YouTube. 

Beekeeping for dummies

Honeybee democracy

The hive and the honey bee

Honeybee ecology

First lessons in beekeeping

The BBKA guide to beekeeping

Beekeeping for all

Classic queen rearing compendium

Sorry again for the late reply and hefty comment. Let me know if you have any questions!


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