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... 29 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 Kenneth Lee Henderson yesterday.
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 Rob Shepler on February 8, 2013 at 4:58am
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I was hoping to ride with you!
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Comment by Paul McCarty on February 7, 2013 at 10:18pm -
Any of you guys going to Leo Varela's bee club meeting on Saturday? I was supposed to go help him, but I can't because other issues came up.
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Really great James. I wonder if you would post this on the NMBKA facebook page?
Great job, thank you.
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Comment by Paul McCarty on February 7, 2013 at 1:32pm
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Awesome!
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Comment by James H DAWDY on February 7, 2013 at 1:11pm -
I created a White House petition asking the administration to direct the EPA to do a comprehensive, well-funded third-party study of the effect of agricultural chemicals on honeybees. Please sign...only need 99,999 signatures by March 9!
http://wh.gov/p74m
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Comment by Paul McCarty on February 3, 2013 at 9:02pm
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Their numbers are artificially induced to be high, and the use strains with fast brood up, like Carnies. The pollinators are all about pollination and bees are secondary.
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Comment by James H DAWDY on February 3, 2013 at 8:31pm
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With the almond pollinating season just around the corner (like, 2-3 weeks) how do the commercial guys manage to have enough bees available? I would think there wouldnt be enough time, even in fairly warm areas like here, TX, FL, etc for the bees to build up, esp. in a cold winter (unlike we are having now!)
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Comment by Paul McCarty on February 3, 2013 at 4:54pm
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Spent the day getting my stand-by hives repaired and ready to go. Four down, four more to go.
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Comment by Diana Calkins on February 3, 2013 at 9:46am -
I think I got it. I'll definitely read up on it.
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Comment by Paul McCarty on February 2, 2013 at 8:49pm
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Sure thing! You can actually see it if you look. The honey band on frames/bars will gradually get thicker until it takes up half to 2/3rds of the comb and the bees quit laying in it. The last comb with brood is the beginning of the cap. If you see this you need to keep a close eye on them and make sure the brood nest is opened up. During a honey-flow, this is pretty much a full time thing.When given a horizontal hive, the bees sort of smush it down.
All of these factors are why top-bar and horizontal hives require more work and vigilance.
Welcome
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.
2013 Association Officers
President: Les Crowder
Vice President: Craig Noorlander
Secretary: Jessie Brown
Treasurer: D.J. Nickles
Board: Rob Shepler, Phill Remick
Membership dues are $30 per year for a family, $15 for membership from July 1-Dec 31st.
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