Hi eveyone, Does anyone know the laws in NJ concerning having honeybees in your yard. I had a visit from the city today and i want the specifics so i can set...
roni thompson
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Apr 19, 2001 7:07 pm
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I understand that there are a number of towns in NJ that have ordinances against keeping honeybees within city limits. I recommend that you contact the New...
rburkard
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Apr 19, 2001 8:43 pm
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Thanks my husband is the president of the south jersey branch. Roni ... From: rburkard Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2001 4:43 PM To: KEEPINGBEES@yahoogroups.com ...
roni thompson
honeydeer1@...
Apr 20, 2001 2:26 am
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Every city in every state has the right to make it's own ordinances. The state and county set the ordinances that apply to the rural areas and the cities set...
AAHombre@...
Apr 20, 2001 3:50 pm
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Hi, Here are some interesting bee pictures. They are taken while Bruce was in Florida. The first pictures are on a day when they decided to load the truck...
roni thompson
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May 1, 2001 9:47 pm
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i got this message through another list and thought i might send it on. I don't usually forward stuff but this really concerns us if true. ... from ... In...
roni thompson
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Jul 24, 2001 3:00 pm
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Last year we had problems with the Post Office and getting our bees. It took 7-8 days to receive our packages. Bee Weaver now sends them UPS and that's what...
Lisa
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Jul 30, 2001 2:17 pm
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We have lots of good clover honey this year. What is the best way to filter it so we can get this crystal clear honey that I see other selling. Ours is very...
Donna
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Sep 26, 2001 6:08 pm
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strain it through a fine nylon mesh. the bee supply places sell material and bags, or you can get it at a local sewing store. make sure it is a fine mesh,...
Karen Oland
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Sep 26, 2001 7:34 pm
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Hi, I found that if I use a double sieve and strainer cloth my honey is very crystal clear. Barb __________________________________________________ Do You...
B Kaylor
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Sep 27, 2001 10:42 am
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http://www.auburn.edu/~peckrob/wtc_tribute.html In Him*****Roni Thompson "God's word is sweeter than honey in the comb, and when you believe it , it is honey...
VERONICA THOMPSON
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Sep 29, 2001 2:50 pm
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Thanks for the suggestions...I found some nylon cloth strainers that are used by painters...already has elastic tops and it fit over my 5 gal bucket ...worked...
Donna Judkins
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Oct 3, 2001 2:57 am
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Sounds like a jelly bag would work also, for honey that's quite warm and not too large of amounts. Cheesecloth really doesn't work well at all. Will have to...
Lisa
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Oct 3, 2001 3:44 pm
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Hello I am currently a registered beekeeper in Ontario Canada. On Feb 4, I will be relocating to Florida (Plant City Area) I am wondering if anyone in this...
Hi Burt. All you have to do is call the FL. Dept. of Ag. At 1-352-372-3505, ext. 128, 114, 421, 451 Speak to Cathy. That is the secretary from Mr. Cutts she ...
Hi all, It has been so quiet around here lately. It is great to see some new people here too. How are everyones bees doing so far. Having lost over 40% of...
Roni Thompson
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Jan 10, 2002 3:15 pm
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Basically the same thing on this end. Nice hearing from you. Shane Woodruff ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE...
Shane Woodruff
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Jan 10, 2002 4:38 pm
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Hi Roni, Where are you located? I'm in Ontario. So far we're having a really strange winter - a non-winter really. We didn't get snow that stayed on the...
Hi Sue, I am in New Jersey. In HIM Roni Thompson "God's Word is sweeter than honey and when you believe it it is like honey to the soul"...
Roni Thompson
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Jan 10, 2002 6:35 pm
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Hi people, I don't have a hive yet. I'll be getting one in April or May from a friend of the family who inherited his Father's hives. I'm spending this...
Hello from the land of no winter. We're in northern Wisconsin where there's no snow! We've had 18 inches over the fall but have only traces on the ground...
Crosley, My suggestion is to join the local beekeepers association and find someone who can mentor you. It's always better to work with someone "hands on" vs....
Shane Woodruff
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Jan 10, 2002 10:07 pm
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Lisa, Try making up some nucs (nucleus hives) in the spring. That way you won't have to order any more packages to make increase this spring! Shane from NJ ...
Shane Woodruff
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Jan 10, 2002 10:10 pm
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Boy, was that a duh moment or what? LOL, guess I haven't been thinking bees enough lately. I've never done nucs so hang to your hats when the time comes!! I...
I bought my bees and equipment from a local man and he has been very supportive, answering all my questions with patience. I also joined a local bee group. I...
How do you treat your wax? Last year I drained the cappings on a screen. I then wrapped them in Cheesecloth and tied it at the top. I swished the cappings...
What next, get your hives through the winter. Then put 4 or 5 frames in the nuc box with some eggs less than 3 days old and hope for the best. ... ...
Shane Woodruff
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Jan 11, 2002 12:43 pm
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Hi Sue, Please don't throw out your wax! It was still quite good. I take wax cappings from 40-50 colonies and allow the honey to drains for about five days....
Hi Lisa, As always I'll bee here when you need help. Hubby just put a divider in a regular hive and an extra hole in the back and made two small hives from ...