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Jonathan Adam Hargus

Jonathan Adam Hargus

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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Pollen Patties er, they will be. But right now they’re Pollen Balls. #ninjabeekeeper #pollenpatties Making my own special, secret recipe for Pollen Patties with AFB protection. #ninjabeekeeper #preventafb #americanfoulbrood #secretrecipe Check out this Virgin Queen! She has a teeny butt! #ninjabeekeeper #virginqueen Queen on walk-about! #queenbeewalkabout #ninjabeekeeper #beekeepingforall Follow my blog and learn solutions to common struggles in beekeeping and conservative.  thebeekeepingmentor.com What a beeauty! #ninjabeekeeper #queenbees

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To save the Bees: we must first save the Wildflowers
Better beekeeping, Honey bee Forage, Permaculture, Pesticides

To save the Bees: we must first save the Wildflowers

In 1940, a Protection Act was passed for the Bald and Golden Eagles. These skyward scavengers suffered from DDT exposure … Continue reading To save the Bees: we must first save the Wildflowers

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New series of books coming to beekeeping: The Mentor Series
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New series of books coming to beekeeping: The Mentor Series

When it comes to how-to books, I’m a BIG fan. Especially when they’re beekeeping books, and there’s plenty of them. … Continue reading New series of books coming to beekeeping: The Mentor Series

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Gorgeous pictures with a Point-and-Shoot: Macro Photography
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Gorgeous pictures with a Point-and-Shoot: Macro Photography

Have you ever considered macro photography? There’s a certain something to this style of photography that is unlike any other. … Continue reading Gorgeous pictures with a Point-and-Shoot: Macro Photography

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Paint your Beehives with the Best, non-toxic paint
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Paint your Beehives with the Best, non-toxic paint

When I was in commercial beekeeping, each year brought with it the chores of building new hive bodies and honey … Continue reading Paint your Beehives with the Best, non-toxic paint

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