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Posted on 12 May 202012 May 2020

The Swarm of Queens

I have caught many swarms in my days as a beekeeper but I have never encountered anything like I did today! Generally when I catch a swarm, I do it…

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Posted on 28 Apr 202028 Apr 2020

Top Bar Beekeeping: why it’s better

You’re reading this post for one of two reasons: 1) You’re interested in beekeeping and want to know WHY I believe Top Bar Beekeeping is better before getting started Or…

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Posted on 22 Oct 201921 Oct 2019

Why I’m converting to Top Bar Hives

I’ve been using Langstroth style hives for almost 18 years. They definitely get the job done, as long as you have an extractor, an uncapping system, can lift 40-90 pounds,…

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Posted on 10 Sep 201910 Feb 2020

5 Beginner beekeeping mistakes to avoid

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Posted on 27 Aug 201910 Feb 2020

5 Steps to setting up an apiary

There’s a lot of hobbies in life that can be quite overwhelming; things like cattle farming, having a baby, finding yourself up the creek without a paddle, and yes even…

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Posted on 6 Aug 201910 Feb 2020

There are too many honey bees

Yes, the bees are dying. But the only ‘saving’ we need to be doing is by having fewer honey bees.

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Posted on 25 Jun 201910 Feb 2020

How to manage Small Hive Beetles

There’s nothing more obnoxious than to see those little black beetles cruising through your beehives, narrowly escaping the grasp of a dozen honey bees and the smash of your fingers.…

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Posted on 11 Apr 201910 Feb 2020

How often should I check my hive?

Ahh, the million dollar question. I understand the anxiety of wanting to check your hive but not sure if you should. Or, it may be that you are checking often…

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Jonathan Adam Hargus

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I've been in beekeeping since 2002 That's plenty of time to get stung. I've worked thousands of hives and seen what works and what doesn't. I can't imagine not having a beehive around to poke my nose into (most of the time with a veil on ;) I've been stung more than once and sometimes even deserved it. I'm just a beekeeper who's sick and of commercial beekeeping practices and tired of research looking in all the wrong places to solve common sense issues. It's time for something new!

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