Beginner's Pages, Topics

The “Rules” For Successful Beekeeping

Advice for recreational beekeepers Randy Oliver ScientificBeekeeping.com In my articles I chronicle my own process of self-education in becoming a successful beekeeper—which has been much more difficult since the invasion of varroa. The learning curve has been brutal—there were times when I thought that I was the worst beekeeper in the world (although that notion… Read More »

Nuc Pickup & Instructions

NUC PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS–PLEASE READ ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM! Randy Oliver Golden West Apiaries 14744 Meadow Dr Grass Valley, CA 95945 530 277 4450 (mornings best) I produce “chemical-free*” nucs on high quality combs, with the queen mated and laying in the same “large” nuc—the queens are never caged nor banked. *We haven’t used… Read More »

First Year Care For Your Nuc

1) Congratulations, you’ve just purchased a quality nucleus colony with a newly-mated queen from selected stock! 2) Some nucs may have the queen caged—I will let you know. If so, remove the candy cap when you get home to allow the bees to chew through the candy and release the queen. 3) Install the nuc… Read More »

Announcements

Nevada County events 2012. Beginning Beekeeping Classes–two choices: Evening series: Mon nights March 19, 26, Apr 2 (regular NCBA meeting), 9 and 16. Evening classes run from 6:30-8:30. Alternatively, a single all-day class Sat March 24, from 9am-4pm. Best to bring a lunch. All classes (except Apr 2) in the Tall Pines Cottage at the… Read More »