Tag Archives: Honey Bees

Fumigated Bees Survive – Mountain View Bee Removal

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

A rental house was recently tented for fumigation of termites and other insects including a large colony of honeybees that was trapped in with screening. (I’m kind of surprised the fumigation didn’t kill the bees! If it didn’t kill the … Continue reading →

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Adopt-A-Hive – New Beekeepers Taking Bees To Lake County

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

Kim contacted me saying that she and Thomas recently took a beekeeping lesson and was so ready to get their first hive, and was wondering if I had what they wanted. I checked on my 20+ hives and yup, I … Continue reading →

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Another High Up Bee Swarm Removal – Menlo Park

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

The bee swarms seem to be landing in higher places this year or something. Tulin called today and her hive is swarming again. This time the swarm landed even higher than the last and further inside the tree. Good thing … Continue reading →

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Palo Alto Bee Removal – Swarm Moves Into Deadout

Posted on March 24, 2013 by

Last Fall we came and set up a swarm trap as there were scouts checking out the eave of the roof in this Palo Alto home but came up empty handed and all bee activity went to zero. Well, looks … Continue reading →

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Gotta Love Technology

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

Beatriz wasn’t sure what type of bees were under her patio umbrella so thanks to technology she texted and sent me this photo. Jack: it’s a honeybee

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Deer Hollow Farm Hives Update

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

It has been a while since we last checked on the bee hives at Deer Hollow Farm. The last time was in November 2012 and we did see activity over Thanksgiving. This will be our first time inspecting the hives … Continue reading →

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Fewer Healthy Bees Threaten World’s Supply of Almonds

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

Article on toledoblade.com regarding shortage of honey bees for pollination this year. Some key highlights: Not enough bees covering a frame indicates an unhealthy hive — and fewer working bees to pollinate the almond bloom, which starts next week across … Continue reading →

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Beekeeping’s A Family Matter – Taking Home Their First Hive – Adopt A Hive

Posted on February 17, 2013 by

While I was on my business trip to China in January Mark contacted me saying that him and his family would like to get started in beekeeping and want to know where to start. While I was thousands of miles … Continue reading →

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Father and Daughter Team Up – Adopt A Hive

Posted on February 16, 2013 by

Every year I help new beekeepers get started with their first hives and I love doing so especially when it brings family members together. Today Bryan and Georgia came over to take home their very first bee hive. Georgia is … Continue reading →

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Manor Hive Adopted – Alexander Valley Vineyards

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

February is just around the corner. Temperatures are warming up to the 60′s creating a big buzz around the hives with the bees bringing in nectar and much pollen, the start of building up the colony for the flow. Not … Continue reading →

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