"I decided my bees want some additional protection from these HOT June days. I came up with this removable sun shade cover. This measure is probably not necessary if you have more shade or are located at higher elevations.
I used metal…"
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Ralph Ketter replied to Kenneth Lee Henderson's discussion Monsanto Roundup vs. Bees in the group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Ken,
I do not know the answer to your question so I sent an email to NMSU & State Entomologist Dr. Carol Sutherland.
Below is my question and her response:
I have a question regarding bees and roundup to control African rue.…"
Ralph Ketter commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"I'm glad the city has at least proposed rewriting the ordinance to allow beekeeping. I'm hopeful the planning and zoning board will be receptive to suggestions to make the ordinance less restrictive and more acceptable to beekeepers…"
Ralph Ketter commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Regarding registration of hives.
I called and talked to Brad at the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, Entomology & Nursery Industries Section. I told him my reason for calling was the proposed requirement to register all hives…"
Ralph Ketter commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Thanks for the meeting notice Rob. I looked over the proposed regulations from a beekeeping viewpoint only. I was surprised to see that under the proposed ordinance General Regulations
A. requires "All Hives must be…"
Ralph Ketter commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"I've never used the beeless feeders but it is probable worth a try. We had bees at our feeder one year (before I had bees) and we reduced the hummingbird nectar sugar:water ratio from 1:4 to 1:5 and that seemed to work. Of course…"
Ralph Ketter replied to Skyler Marsh's discussion Presentation supplies in the group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Skyler,
I do intend to build a presentation one-day topbar observation hive sometime similar to Jessie's Observation hive. I wish I already had it done as we could have used it twice for school presentations this spring. I…"
Ralph Ketter replied to Diana Calkins's discussion La Luz Earth Day: Participation Request in the group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"I said I intend to make one, I'm not sure just how soon I'll get to it.
Ralph"
Johnny sisk left a comment for Ralph Ketter"Thanks Ralph. I'm gonna go to bosque farms the 11th for ken hays 1day outing also. Hopefully ill learn something that will help"
Ralph Ketter left a comment for Johnny sisk"I'd wait until the time comes to make that decision. The bees may tell you what to do buy their actions (like not using your syrup). When you have multiple hives in the same location there is some risk in feeding in that it may…"
Johnny sisk left a comment for Ralph Ketter"Ralph thanks for the advice. Bees are still consuming about a quart a day. I'm gonna get another hive next month should I still give the new hive sugar water ?"
Ralph Ketter commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Thanks Rob for the well attended hands-on Queen Cell grafting class this morning
Inspecting the brood comb while also looking for the queen.
Cutting out the Queen Cell from the brood comb with adequate margin to insure not injuring the…"
Ralph Ketter left a comment for Johnny sisk"Welcome to the NM Beekeepers Johnny. Since you are from Artesia you might want to consider joining the Southern New Mexico Beekeepers Group.
I found my bees were not interested in sugar syrup once they were finding nectar. If they…"
Ralph Ketter is attending Rob Shepler's event
Beekeeping seminar in Alamogordo at County Extention at the Fairgrounds
May 25, 2013 from 9am to 3pm
Bzzzz BzzzzBee keeping seminar May 25th 2013 Support your local pollinator and attend this honey of a seminar, it will include a classroom session and a hands on hive experience. Featured speaker will be Craig Noorlander, Vice President of the New Mexico Beekeepers Association talking about life cycle of the honey bee, honeybee health, equipment, and his success and failures in the 10 years he has been keeping bees. Location: 9:00-12:00 Otero County Extension Office, 401 Fairgrounds Road,…See More
Ralph Ketter replied to Diana Calkins's discussion La Luz Earth Day: Participation Request in the group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Robert, How did the Earth Day event go on Friday?"
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Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 6:46pm on April 28, 2013, Johnny sisk said…
- Thanks Ralph. I'm gonna go to bosque farms the 11th for ken hays 1day outing also. Hopefully ill learn something that will help
- At 5:12pm on April 28, 2013, Johnny sisk said…
- Ralph thanks for the advice. Bees are still consuming about a quart a day. I'm gonna get another hive next month should I still give the new hive sugar water ?
- At 3:21pm on March 27, 2013,
James G. Blackburn II said… Ralph,
Thanks again for the sharing of your time and your bees this morning. I really enjoyed it.
- At 8:46pm on March 23, 2013,
Kenneth Lee Henderson said… Hi Ralph,
Thought I would get into something I could afford to fly.
Ken
- At 4:02pm on March 6, 2013,
Carol Matie Flowers said… Hi, I am still hoping you will have time to make a couple of hives for me. Do I prepay for them? Let me know what you are thinking. Carol Mati
- At 2:41pm on January 28, 2013, Carol Matie Flowers said…
Yes, Ralph, I would be really pleased if you found time to make two hives for me. I would be happy to pay $150 apiece for them. Thank you so much.
- At 2:08pm on August 12, 2012,
Paul McCarty said… Thanks for the help on the cut-out... you are welcome to come along any time you want. I can always use a second pair of hands.
- At 1:56pm on April 28, 2012,
Rob Shepler said…
Wow! Your plane looks like a honey bee!
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