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Brian :python: :flask: @ brianb @fosstodon.org
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First honey of the season

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  • @wallybeavis @Spacebar that said, in some places, people will vandalize hives that aren't rotected or monitored. There are keepers who will set up cameras to keep an eye on hives as well.

    • First honey of the season

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  • @wallybeavis @Spacebar I have hives in both situations. At home, I can see them, but it's just because that's where I have room for them. I also manage several hives at a farm, those are away from the road.

    We don't have wildlife big enough to mess with them here. Some people use ratchet straps, attaching hives to strong stands. Others will set up electric fencing as a deterrent.

    • Beekeeping and Bees @lemmy.world
    Brian :python: :flask: @fosstodon.org
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    (https://lemmy.world/c/beekeeping) A family friend is a local farmer and he mentioned that his beekeeper has retired and wanted to know if I would be interested. I don't have enough hives
    Beekeeping and Bees @lemmy.world
    Brian :python: :flask: @fosstodon.org
    @beekeeping

    (https://lemmy.world/c/beekeeping) When is the latest you would consider a walk away split (no queen to introduce) in the season?

    Installed some hives at work with community bee keepers

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  • @MattGlan very cool. I wanted to add some to a student native wildflower garden at school, but concerns about potential allergies got in the way.