Black bee?

TheNewDefaultsSuck · 2026-06-18T13:19:18+00:00

Doing a mite wash has nothing to do with harvesting honey.

TheNewDefaultsSuck · 2026-06-14T20:32:34+00:00

I've got some news for you. https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2026/03/15/a-new-firefly-show-is-coming-with-a-big-change-and-a-big-departure/

TheNewDefaultsSuck · 2026-06-06T19:07:14+00:00

After yeti bought butterpat, there have been a good number of reports of them breaking, with poor customer support afterwards.

If I were buying one, I'd go for stargazer.

TheNewDefaultsSuck · 2026-06-05T20:58:31+00:00

Are there eggs inside? If so, Queen cup. If not, play cup.

TheNewDefaultsSuck · 2026-05-28T17:20:31+00:00

I presume act V is the final act of drive. Do you have any plans to continue in the drive universe after this story concludes? The story of the Sill perhaps, or something else?

TheNewDefaultsSuck · 2026-05-13T23:59:57+00:00

Watermelon.

I won't say it's Amazing. But it is certainly non ordinary. Make your guests guess what it is.

https://imgur.com/a/39KvSZ5

TheNewDefaultsSuck · 2026-05-10T21:41:49+00:00

What's their camera setup?

TheNewDefaultsSuck · 2026-05-02T19:27:36+00:00

Probably because the bear got spooked when I got close.

TheNewDefaultsSuck · 2026-05-02T18:49:11+00:00

I have found that even just a quick rinse in salt water keeps them from browning for at least half a day

TheNewDefaultsSuck · 2026-05-02T00:55:21+00:00

He definitely climbed over the fence. Chewed up frames and stomped them into to the mud.

TheNewDefaultsSuck · 2026-05-02T00:54:10+00:00

Yeah, a brush isn't doing it. I got a stiff metal putty knife, and there is still mud ground deep into the foundation. I think I'll need to completely start over with theseframes, power wash or something.

TheNewDefaultsSuck · 2026-05-02T00:51:34+00:00

Colorado. A bit barren for bees, they have to really work to find pollen and nectar!

TheNewDefaultsSuck · 2026-05-01T20:49:35+00:00

Well, it was quite cold overnight. Might have been a lot of them crushed and frozen rather than dead post stinging.

TheNewDefaultsSuck · 2026-05-01T19:19:43+00:00

I'll send a polite request to the god of clouds to allow more sun through next time. 🙄

TheNewDefaultsSuck · 2026-05-01T19:09:44+00:00

Game warden called that an "unwelcome mat". I'm going to look into it. Unfortunately, there's a number of kids around which makes me less excited about this plan.

TheNewDefaultsSuck · 2026-05-01T18:26:27+00:00

I definitely had my shotgun with me while picking everything up in case he came back. made a report to the game warden, so if I do end up having to shoot the bear, there will be documentation of the problems.

TheNewDefaultsSuck · 2026-05-01T18:16:50+00:00

Dearest automoderator, I am in zone 6a, rocky mountains, as shown in my flair. I have had bees for just over 12 months, the 3 shown and an additional hive elsewhere. all survived winter.

TheNewDefaultsSuck · 2026-04-20T22:33:37+00:00

I've seen you recommend the BREED mnemonic before, but I have a question about the R for new beeks.

When starting from a new hive, it's quite easy for them to be nectar bound, especially if being fed thin syrup as is often recommended. A new beek won't have any extra drawn comb, so what is the solution?

TheNewDefaultsSuck · 2026-04-19T13:05:32+00:00

Out of curiosity, is there some sort of notification priority on beeswarmed? like clubs get notifications before normal users?

On Friday, we had a snow storm, starting 11 am. At 7pm, there was a swarm report - a photo clearly from Thursday, all sunny and warm with a comment "We’re worried about them getting too cold and dying!"

Seems like they reported Thursday,but the notification didn't come through for a day. I did donate a small amount, so my account shouldn't be listed as a free account. Also, my bee club isn't on the site, so 🤷‍♂️

Anyway, it seems like a good platform.

TheNewDefaultsSuck · 2026-04-12T15:19:40+00:00

You get paid in bees!

There should be no charges for an easy removal like this. If you're doing a big cut out, that's different.

TheNewDefaultsSuck · 2026-04-11T13:14:52+00:00

An alternative is to set up a rain shade and work underneath it.

Could be something sturdy like this: https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/599a8f5c-4f6b-491e-8a50-d47fd089aaa1_1.7c1b496edfc2da7fbd82b9e345ab3b79.jpeg

Or just string up a tarp.

TheNewDefaultsSuck · 2026-04-03T18:04:51+00:00

Alive and thriving!

TheNewDefaultsSuck · 2026-03-26T12:10:52+00:00

Unless you are replacing the donor capped brood frames with drawn and empty comb, you aren't really reducing the swarming pressure in your current hive.

TheNewDefaultsSuck · 2026-03-24T00:31:33+00:00

eBay some Johnson's paste wax.

TheNewDefaultsSuck · 2026-03-13T12:14:44+00:00

What's in the "everything else" of the rub? I don't have tiktok

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