"They do survive the winter. lifespan of a Varroa mite can vary between 25 days and up to 5 months. During the summer they live around 2-3 months, during the winter when there is no brood they will over-winter on the bodies of adult bees.…"
Urban beekeeping in New Mexico's largest city.
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John Feuerherd
- Male
- Corrales, NM
- United States
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John Feuerherd's Events
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Apiary & Pollinator Garden Tour
September 30, 2017 from 10am to 2pm – Greater Albuquerque
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John Feuerherd replied to Tracy LaValle's discussion Low population going into winter--both hives perished. Anyone else have this issue?
John Feuerherd replied to Tracy LaValle's discussion Low population going into winter--both hives perished. Anyone else have this issue?
"I'll echo Craig's response, do you know what your mite levels where going into fall? "
John Feuerherd is attending Carolyn Hammack's event
February ABQ Beeks Meeting at Bosque School, Budagher Hall
February 2, 2017 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Hello? Bees? Are you in there? Please join us for the first ABQ Beeks meeting of the 2017 beekeeping season. See More
John Feuerherd replied to Remi Dingreville 's discussion Looking for a mentor - North Valley
"Hi Rami,
Not sure if you found someone to help you out, but I don't live to far from the North valley and would be willing to help you out. Shoot me a note if you still need a hand.
John"
John Feuerherd is attending Jodi Hedderig's event
2016 Apiary & Pollinator Garden Tour at Albuquerque/Corrales/Placitas
June 18, 2016 from 9am to 12pm
Curious about how others set up their backyard apiaries? Want to get ideas on how to plan or supplement your garden for pollinators? Want to talk bees with experienced beekeepers? Then join us for the 2nd Annual Apiary & Pollinator Garden Tour Saturday, June 18, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. The tour is FREE. Please RSVP on this event page.CLICK HERE for the Apiary & Pollinator Garden Tour…See More
John Feuerherd is attending Carolyn Hammack's event
September Mentoring at the Open Space Bee Yard at Open Space Visitor Center Bee Yard
September 19, 2015 from 10am to 12pm
Join ABQ Beeks mentors and experienced beekeepers to learn how to work both Langstroth and Top Bar hives at the Open Space Group Bee Yard. It's FREE! We only have room for 13 beeks per yard visit, so make sure to RSVP. First come, first served. If you can't make it, kindly remove your name so the next person in the list can attend. The mentor event will take place at the Open Space Visitor Center from 10 am to Noon.See More
Profile Information
- About me:
- 2nd year beekeeper.
- I use the following type of bee hives:
- Langstroth
- My bee hives are primarily located here (ZIP code):
- 87048
- How best to reach me (Public email or phone)
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 10:57am on June 15, 2017,
Elizabeth Lake said… Aw, ALL the ladies loved you, John! haha
This doesn't really capture your most persistent veil groupies
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