Southern New Mexico Beekeepers
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Another petition
Here is another petition from Credo, I don’t see a conflict in signing two petitions, we sure could use the pressure.
My bees thank you!
Discussion Forum
Cut out's and removals needed... 28 Replies
I have a cut-out needing to be done in Ruidoso. Bees in a roof soffitt. The homeowner says honey is dripping out of it. Should be a good removal with good mountain bees. I currently have no room and…Continue
Started by Paul McCarty. Last reply by Paul McCarty 2 hours ago.
Monsanto Roundup vs. Bees 4 Replies
Just saw an article on an Illinois beekeeper claiming Roundup kills bees. Does anyone know more about these claims?I have to use Roundup to kill the invasive plant African Rue which is slowly taking…Continue
Started by Kenneth Lee Henderson. Last reply by Ralph Ketter Jun 7.
Bear Fence 18 Replies
Talked with NM Game & Fish on Tuesday and forwarded the names of those Southern New Mexico Beekeepers interested in a solar bear fence. There were a total of ten interested BKs, 5 in the…Continue
Tags: Game, &, Fish, NM, fence
Started by James G. Blackburn II. Last reply by James G. Blackburn II Jun 6.
Is this a queen cell 4 Replies
Opened the weaker of my two hives today and found this on one of the combs. Is it a queen cell? JPEG attached.Continue
Started by Luther Light. Last reply by James G. Blackburn II Jun 4.
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Comment by James H DAWDY on September 12, 2012 at 10:54pm -
Foragers still bringing in quite a bit of pollen here...nectar, not so much.
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Comment by Paul McCarty on September 12, 2012 at 9:04pm -
Well, I don't get home until 0930 Friday morning, so it will be around 11 or so.
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Comment by Rob Shepler on September 12, 2012 at 4:54pm
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I am close if you need a hand, let me know what time you plan on doing it.
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Comment by Paul McCarty on September 12, 2012 at 4:38pm
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Hello all, I will be moving a trap hive in Mayhill, more than likely on Friday, and will need a hand because it is high up and heavy. Any takers?
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Comment by James H DAWDY on September 3, 2012 at 9:17pm
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Checked mine and they have indeed built up a lot of comb (with feeding) and a fair amount of sealed honey. Mine certainly can't be described as "packed", but the center of town in Deming hasn't got the best bee forage. Think I need to move them out to some alfalfa fields.
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Comment by Diana Calkins on September 2, 2012 at 5:34pm -
Checked today and all is well. Thanks Rob & Betsy! Ours seem to be happily feeding on mustard weed, raspberries and wild sunflowers.
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Comment by Paul McCarty on September 2, 2012 at 5:14pm
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Not sure what is in season right now, but last week some sort of flow turned on and my hives quit taking feed. Now they are packed with stores! You guys might want to check your hives if you haven't for a while.
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Comment by Paul McCarty on September 1, 2012 at 7:04pm
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Yeah, I suppose you would be surrounded by the wilderness there. Still, it might work out. Usually bad traits do not show until the second generation virgin is superceded, from what I have learned.
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Comment by Kevin Schwebel on September 1, 2012 at 6:45pm -
Oh, yes, I got that...but I don't think they're any close enough. I'm not down in the valley, but on the east mesa.
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Comment by Paul McCarty on September 1, 2012 at 3:39pm
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I just mentioned the commercial guys because that would mean your virgin queen would get a lot of their drone influence, as opposed to other possibly less desirable traits.
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The New Mexico Beekeepers Association is a non-profit organization of private beekeepers, commercial beekeepers, persons interested in promoting the importance of the honey bee in the environment, and businesses related to the honey industry. Representing all regions of New Mexico, the Association maintains a close affiliation with the State of New Mexico's Department of Agriculture. Membership in the Association is open to all interested persons.
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President: Les Crowder
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Secretary: Jessie Brown
Treasurer: D.J. Nickles
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