Monthly Archives: January 2012

Palo Alto Removing Bees In Tree

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

Received a call from Maria last week regarding removing some bees in a tree in front of the house. I suggested to leave them there if it does not get in anyone’s way. When I went for a site check … Continue reading →

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2012 Bee Rescues Begin – Menlo Park – Chimney Bees

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

Received a call from Megan yesterday regarding some bee activity near her chimney. She noticed some bees last year and smoked them, then they seemed to have disappeared but then recently reappeared. So I went for a site check this … Continue reading →

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Almonds Blooming

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

Noticed yesterday that the early blooming almond trees have flowered! Also the plums, peach, and pears are about to bloom as well but I never really see many bees on them.

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Time To Add Supers/Another Box

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

It looks like I’ll be doing a few inspections this week through the weekend. Wednesday being the warmest day as of current forecast, 67F. I’ll be checking on the strongest hives first to ensure they have enough room as I’m … Continue reading →

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False Spring – High Bee Activity

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

Have you been outside this afternoon yet? It’s gorgeous out there and temps might reach near 70s today and also tomorrow. The bees are VERY active. The hive activity appears to be of early Spring. But watch out, next week’s … Continue reading →

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Parasitic Phorid Fly Samples Collected

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

Went out to collect some bees crawling around the ground infront of the hives today. I was surprised that I didn’t find many at all, less than a dozen, but in the Fall I saw a lot more. Could have … Continue reading →

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Almonds Almost Budding

Posted on January 7, 2012 by

The early blooming variety of Almonds already show signs of flower buds. About a couple of weeks we can see them blooming already. If it rains it could be a disaster! A side note, all my hives the bees are … Continue reading →

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Apocephalus borealis – Collecting Samples

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

This Apocephalus borealis, parasitic flies study recently released has caused a storm throughout the beekeeping world. Currently there are a lot of questions regarding these flies turning honey bees into zombies and little to no answers. I know a few … Continue reading →

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Deadly parasite turns Bay Area honeybees into zombie slaves

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

In the Mercury News today… “Deadly parasite turns Bay Area honeybees into zombie slaves” San Francisco biologists have made a macabre discovery that might help explain the mysterious crash of honeybee populations: parasites that turn bees into zombies. Infected bees … Continue reading →

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Pure Beeswax Candles by Lea

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

About a month ago Lea of Mountain View contacted me regarding getting some bees for her yard. We met on-site to check out the large backyard for potential hive locations, and she also wanted some pure beeswax to make some … Continue reading →

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