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Beehives 4 foot from ground!!!
Keeping your hives elevated off the ground — like on those sturdy pallets with the wire cages around them — is one of the smartest moves in beekeeping, especially in a humid, buggy place like coastal Texas. Here are the main reasons it matters so much: Moisture control — Ground contact is the enemy of…
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My 1st 2 hives – setup
Purchased 2 Italian nucs. I purchased all used equipment. I used mild bleach and a heat gun on the inside. I never purchased used equipment again. Not worth the possiblity of problems. This setup was already hard $$ @ about 400.00. So beekeeping is a shock instantly $$. This was in 2017.
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My first 2 nucs – 5/11/2017
A “nuc” (short for nucleus colony) in beekeeping is a small but complete and functional honey bee colony. It’s essentially a mini-hive designed to start a new colony quickly and successfully.What typically comes in a nuc?A standard nuc (most commonly a 5-frame nuc) usually includes: These are housed in a smaller box (nuc box) that’s…
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BaBB – Bad Ass BEE Box
The top 2 white boxes are honey boxes. The green box below is a modified Lazutin beehive. I will discuss different boxes later.
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2026 – Back on track
What is propolis?Propolis is a natural resin collected by bees to protect their hives from bacteria and fungi. At Gramps Bees, we carefully extract propolis into tincture form, preserving its beneficial compounds while keeping the process simple and transparent. 🐝⚗️It’s hive science, done right.
