Tag Archives: Essential

Making Essential Oil Bee Patties Making Essential Oil Bee Patties

Twice a year my bees get some essential oils in their diets. The aim is for general health, to strengthen their immune systems and to combat varroa mites, from the inside. Before I go any further, let me say there … Continue reading

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Feeding Honeybees in the Fall – 2 different apiaries

Feeding honeybees at two different beekeepers operations: a 40 hive farm and a 1000 hive operation. Karen Bean, of Brookfield Farm, Maple Falls, Washington with 40 hives feeds by hand. Bruce Bowen with 1000 hives uses pumps. Continue reading

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Essential Oils For Honeybees at Brookfield Farm

Essential oils used in honeybee feed at Brookfield Farm, Maple Falls, WA Continue reading

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