Honeybees Disappearing (p.s.....that means no more crops) Host a Hive.

[BridgeTroll]

Beekeeping is thousands of years old.  The colonists brought them to america and without them many of the crops they intended to grow would not have.  They knew this.  Moving hives from orchard to orchard and field to field is nearly as old as human agriculture.

In this you are correct.

you might be very surprised to know how mechanical the process has become.

For the past 50 years. the whole thing has been massified and mobile, with the bees moved simultaneously from crop to crop en masse, guaranteeing the rapid spread of bee problems.

Im not sure where the evil human remark comes from, but the process as we have it, sucks.

The europeans dont seem to be having any of the problems we have been having recently, So along with others, im hoping its the method.

Not the people.

Europe IS having the same issue as here and there appears to be many suspected causes.  The evil human remark comes from the ability of some people to blame humans and americans in particular for various problems in the world...

[BridgeTroll]

You found the same wikipedia as I did... I try not to rely on wiki though...  the info there is often "tainted".  I guess my main point is that if there ever was a symbiotic relationship between man and beast this is clearly the most equitable for both.  As you well know the honeybee can thank humans for bringing them to the continent and allowing them to prosper and multiply.

[gatorback]

I think humans and dogs have the best relationship.  Bees prosper and multiply because of humans? Ha.  That's a stretch.

[BridgeTroll]

Um... yes.  They were brought to the "New World" by European settlers.  For honey, wax, and of course... pollination.  You see... there were no honeybees here.

[gatorback]

didn't albert einstein say that?  Not the well whatervr, but the if they go we go?  Or was that newton?

How do I sponsor a hive?

[BridgeTroll]

As was posted earlier...

On the Net:

Haagan-Dazs' Help the Honey Bees campaign: http://www.helpthehoneybees.com/

Burt's Bees: http://www.burtsbees.com

Pollinator Partnership: http://www.polinator.org/

House Committee on Agriculture: http://agriculture.house.gov/index.shtml

[gatorback]

Thanks Troll.  (god, it's fun calling that.  where/how you come up with that name?  Ha.)

[BridgeTroll]

Thanks Troll.  (god, it's fun calling that.  where/how you come up with that name?  Ha.)

I have been a long time denizen of London Bridge Pub...

[uptowngirl]

Sustainable Springfield is hosting a class on this.

[bobsim]

  I recently started keeping bees and found this thread doing research, thought I'd dust it off.

  The honey bee is out of the headlines but still struggling. Many states have relaxed their regulations to encourage beekeeping and some will even offset your costs. Here in Florida the average residential lot (1/4 acre or less) can have three hives. They do have to be registered and inspected, $10.
  http://www.freshfromflorida.com/content/download/33027/812312/08492_sample_beekeeper_CA_for_EAB.pdf

  Not interested? Before you go click on the link and get some free flower seeds (limit two per household) and help us that keep bees.
  http://feedabee.com/

  I'm no authority on beekeeping.

  I have always been fascinated with them and the boot in my butt was learning about the top bar hive. Easily built with minimal skills this hive grows horizontally and can be placed at waist height, very comfortable to manage. The design allows for a viewing window so you can check the bees (or just sit and watch them) without opening the hive. Way cool.

  Maybe this would work in your backyard?
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  There is also a new design out there that eliminates harvesting, you place a jar next to the hive and ...well, honey comes out.
  https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/flow-hive-honey-on-tap-directly-from-your-beehive

  We have a beekeeping club here in Jacksonville with an apiary where you can learn hands on about beekeeping, and they're great folks.There will be a class at the apiary tomorrow 4/4/15 weather permitting.
  http://www.jaxbees.com/

  That's about all I have. I hope there's a couple more like me out there on the fence who enjoy the info. If you buy honey from the store please take a minute and search online about what may be in it. There are local sources for pure, raw honey.

  Oh yeah, I've been stung twice so far and deserved both. I've learned to work my hives in the late afternoon (they're crabby in the morning) and the temperament of the colony is manageable. The bee inspector looks at temperament as well as the health of the colony, don't need no mean bees!
 

[Rob68]

Ive had a hive 8 ft from my front door for years now...you woudnt even know it was there unless i pointed it out...we harvested 150lbs a few weeks ago...life isnt the same without bees around