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February 24, 2022

Beekeeping

  • February 24, 2022
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I'm currently enrolled in Bee School with my county's Beekeepers Association. At the end of our classes, we'll take a test to become a Certified Beekeeper. It's been very interesting learning all about honeybees. 

 

Are there any beekeepers here?

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      AvocadoDog
      AvocadoDog
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      February 25, 2022

      I'm not a beekeeper but we had bees when I was growing up. My father had three hives in our front yard. In the spring, some of the bees would leave the hives and then swarm and then usually cling to a tree branch which was neat to see. Growing up around them, somehow, rather than getting used to bees, I was always afraid of them, though I don't believe I have ever been stung by a honey bee.

        LindaB671
        LindaB671
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        February 25, 2022

        We had a pear tree growing up and I stepped on them several times 😞 Ouch!

          WebWiseWoman
          WebWiseWoman
          Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
          February 27, 2022

          I would love to find more info on this and move to a bee-friendly area (currently in NV; too hot here, I've been advised). Please share your knowledge?

           

          Thank you in advance!

           

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            giselashoe
            Contributor ⭐
            March 6, 2022

            how about Colorado springs

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            lesliek279823
            Contributor ⭐
            June 18, 2022

            My wife and I are beekeepers in South Arkansas. We have been keeping bees at varying levels for 5 or 6 years. We find it fascinating.

              santaboba
              santabobaAuthor
              Conversationalist ⭐
              January 4, 2023

              That's wonderful, @lesliek279823! They're such fascinating creatures. Watching them brings me much joy. 

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              ChaviB814890rest
              Community Manager
              December 25, 2022

              1 comment 👉(12/25/22) Any updates on your beekeeping @santaboba ? Thanks, Nicole 

                santaboba
                santabobaAuthor
                Conversationalist ⭐
                January 4, 2023

                Hi, @Anonymous! Thanks for asking. I became a certified beekeeper last spring and have one healthy hive. I lost my second hive due to pests (hive beetles and wax moths), but plan to get more bees this coming spring to replace them. I've learned a lot during my first year of beekeeping and enjoy the process.

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