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Louise Bradley
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  • Ponderosa, NM
  • United States
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Bees and Monsanto

Please check-out the article posted at topinfopost.com  titled Russia Warns Obama:Monsanto.  Let's hope they finally hear the message!Continue

Tags: Monsanto, pesticides, Bees

Started May 31

Honeybees and Hummingbird feeders
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Hello; I hope someone may have a good idea about keeping bees away from the Hummingbird feeders?Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Louise Bradley Jul 19, 2012.

My Bees are gone!?
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  After making it through the winter and eating spring syrup supply for two weeks- two of our hives just disappeared!!  Why would they leave?  Is it typical for them to swarm and how do I prevent…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by chantal Apr 22, 2012.

Should we be concerned @ all the heavy smoke?
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I'm concerned @ all the heavy smoke!  Will it cause the bees to swarm?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Louise Bradley Jun 5, 2011.

 

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Bees and Monsanto

Please check-out the article posted at topinfopost.com  titled Russia Warns Obama:Monsanto.  Let's hope they finally hear the message!See More
May 31
Louise Bradley is attending Megan Mahoney's event
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June ABQ BEEKS Meeting at Bernalillo County Extension Office

June 6, 2013 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Join us for our FREE monthly meeting of Albuquerque area beekeepers. June 6th, @ 6:30 pm.  This meeting will focus on QUEENS, QUEENS, QUEENS!  Megan Mahoney will give a presentation and talk about small and large scale queen rearing.See More
May 1
Louise Bradley joined Sarah Dolk's group
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8 Frame Hives

For beeks who are using or considering using the smaller 8 frame Langstroth style hives.
May 1
Louise Bradley is attending Jessie Brown's event
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August 2012 Abq Beeks Meeting at Bernalillo County Extension Office

August 30, 2012 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Hello Everyone! Join us for the ABQ beeks meeting August 30th @ 6:30- 8:30 pm.  It's a FREE meeting of Albuquerque beekeepers, both new and experienced.We are pleased to have Les Crowder joining us to talk about Troubleshooting your Hive, Requeening and Disease Recognition/ Management. Come with questions and problems! Les Crowder and Heather Harrell have just published a fantastic book on Top Bar Beekeeping. You can find copies at…See More
Aug 27, 2012
Louise Bradley replied to Louise Bradley's discussion Honeybees and Hummingbird feeders
"Thanks to all that replied with the good info-I guess I'm not up on newer hummingbird feeders and bee guards-so off to the garden dept."
Jul 19, 2012
Robert Trujillo replied to Louise Bradley's discussion Honeybees and Hummingbird feeders
"Louise, You should be able to buy bee guards locally, any business that sells hummingbird feeders usually carries them. blue skies, Robert T"
Jul 19, 2012
Louise Bradley replied to Louise Bradley's discussion Honeybees and Hummingbird feeders
"Thanks, Cameron-good info!"
Jul 15, 2012
Cameron Morgan replied to Louise Bradley's discussion Honeybees and Hummingbird feeders
"Took to Google and found quite a few selections of various insect guards for humm feeders. One website I came across came with many examples of bee specific guards that fit into the feeder. "Perky Pet Yellow Bee Guards for Hummingbird…"
Jul 14, 2012
Ted Wilcox replied to Louise Bradley's discussion Honeybees and Hummingbird feeders
"I haven't.  I have been told about it."
Jul 13, 2012
Louise Bradley replied to Louise Bradley's discussion Honeybees and Hummingbird feeders
"Thanks, Ted, i'll pass it on.  Where did you see this style?"
Jul 13, 2012
Ted Wilcox replied to Louise Bradley's discussion Honeybees and Hummingbird feeders
"There are hummingbird feeders with long narrow openings that the birds can get to, but the bees can't. Ted"
Jul 12, 2012
Louise Bradley posted a discussion

Honeybees and Hummingbird feeders

Hello; I hope someone may have a good idea about keeping bees away from the Hummingbird feeders?See More
Jul 11, 2012
Louise Bradley replied to Melanie Margarita Kirby's discussion Bees ABLAZE! Smoker Etiquette- please read :)
"Thanks Melanie-all good info...didn't know about putting some 'green' on top to contain sparks."
Jun 29, 2012
Louise Bradley is attending Jessie Brown's event
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May 2012 Beeks Meeting at Bernalillo County Extension Office

May 24, 2012 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Join us for the Abq Beeks meeting May 24th from 6:30-8:30 pm. We will covering City Regulations, AHB Concerns and ditch bank spraying. We'll also be discussing our future Master Beekeeping Program and have time to reveal the results of our 2012 Abq Beeks Survey. This will be followed by our usual Q & A session so bring your questions. It's a FREE meeting of Albuquerque beekeepers, both new and experienced.View our full list of events at: …See More
May 23, 2012
chantal replied to Louise Bradley's discussion My Bees are gone!?
"Hi Louise, so these were hives from last year that survived the winter? If so, ack, it sounds like the swarmed. Yes, it's typical for bees that overwinter successfully to swarm as this is their natural process of "reproduction" to…"
Apr 22, 2012
Louise Bradley posted a discussion

My Bees are gone!?

  After making it through the winter and eating spring syrup supply for two weeks- two of our hives just disappeared!!  Why would they leave?  Is it typical for them to swarm and how do I prevent it?.  Bummed that I missed the meeting that discussed this so appreciate any replies.  ThanksSee More
Apr 22, 2012

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About me:
I am a brand-new beek with two hives in the Jemez mountains
I use the following type of bee hives:
Langstroth
My bee hives are primarily located here (ZIP code):
87044
How best to reach me (Public email or phone)
email

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ZiaQueenBee Needs A Good Home!

Hello Everyone, my name is Louise and I am a brand-new beek and member..I would like to offer a new Rocky Mountain Reina from Zia to a good home ASAP-please send me an email directly: jlspiritstar@windstream.net or call 575-834-0402 and i will meet you or deliver right away!! Friday, Sept. 3

Posted on September 3, 2010 at 10:14pm

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At 10:15am on September 3, 2010, chantal said…
Hello Louise, welcome! Would you like to post your queen on the forum?

http://abqbeeks.ning.com/forum
 
 
 

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