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After transferring the 5 frames, the bees, and the queen, here are my recommendations for the season: Varroa treatment: In June, treat with VarroxSan and leave the strips in place during July and August. In December, treat with VarroxSan and leave the strips in place...
Flowering of the buckeye
The tree's blossoms are poisonous to honey bees. (DANGER FOR BEES) Blooming buckeye in Contra Costa County California: April 10,2026 May 3, 2025 May 5, 2024 May 10, 2023 May 15, 2022 May 20, 2021 Why are Buckeyes not edible for honey bees? Buckeyes, which refer to the...
Flowering of the Vetch
Additional information: Overall rating for honeydew: 2/5 Nectar: 2/3 Pollen: 2/3 Color: Pink, violet Blooming vetch in Contra Costa County California: March 29, 2026 April 20, 2023
Flowering of the Cherry tree
Additional information: Overall rating for honeydew: 2/5 Nectar: 2/3 Pollen: 2/3 Color: White/Beige Blooming Cherry tree in Contra Costa County California: February 25, 2026 March 10, 2024 February 25, 2023 February 18, 2022 I'm proud to help pollinate Brentwood's...
Flowering of the Plum tree
Additional information: Overall rating for honeydew: 2/5 Nectar: 2/3 Pollen: 2/3 Color: White/Beige Blooming Plum tree in Contra Costa County California: February 8, 2026 February 2, 2025 March 3, 2024 February 25, 2023 February 10, 2022 February 3, 2021 I'm proud to...
Flowering of the Almond tree
Additional information: Overall rating for honeydew: 2/5 Nectar: 2/3 Pollen: 1/3 Color: White / Beige Blooming Almond tree in Bay Area, California: January 31, 2026 February 15, 2025 February 3, 2024 February 11, 2022 February 14, 2021 February 18, 2020 The flowering...
Flowering of the Mustard
Additional information: Overall rating for honeydew: 4/5 Nectar: 2/3 Pollen: 2/3 Color: Yellow Blooming mustard in Bay Area, California: January 25, 2026 February 22, 2025 February 12, 2024 March 4, 2023 January5, 2022 February 6, 2021 Mustard flowering marks the...
How do I get rid of ants without harming bees
For the past two years, I’ve been dealing with tiny Argentine ants invading my hives. These ants are so small that the bees can’t effectively defend against them. The most effective solution I’ve found is using vegetable oil. To implement this, I built pallets that...
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