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Main Differences Between Double Screen Board Designs

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Double screen (Snelgrove) boards come in several styles, each tailored to specific management techniques and beekeeper preferences. While all share the core function—separating two colony units while allowing heat and limited pheromone transfer—there are notable design variations to consider. Key Differences in Double Screen Board Designs 1. Number and Placement of Entrances 2. Screened Area […]

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Do soil conditions affect success of nematodes on SHB

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Here’s how soil conditions affect the success rate of nematodes targeting SHB pupae Soil conditions greatly affect the success rate of nematodes targeting SHB pupae, influencing their movement, survival, infectivity, and ultimately the mortality of SHB larvae and pupae. The main soil-related factors are: Summary Table: Soil Factor Impact on Nematode Efficacy for SHB Soil

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Beginner’s Guide to Screen Boards in Beekeeping

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What is a Screen Board? A screen board (specifically a double screen board or Snelgrove board) is one of the most versatile yet underused tools in beekeeping. It consists of a wooden frame with two layers of mesh screen separated by about 3/4 inch of space. This design allows heat and air to pass through

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Advantages of nematodes over chemicals on SHB

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Here’s the main advantages of using nematodes over chemical controls for SMALL HIVE BEETLE Using nematodes like Steinernema carpocapsae to control small hive beetle (SHB) populations offers several clear advantages over chemical controls: In summary Nematodes provide a highly effective, safe, and sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides for SHB control—protecting pollinators, hive products, and the

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Queen Rearing: A Comprehensive Guide

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Rearing your own queen bees empowers selective breeding for desirable traits—such as honey production, disease resistance, gentleness, and overwintering survival—while ensuring a reliable supply of high-quality queens for your apiary. 1. Why Rear Your Own Queens? Rearing your own queens allows beekeepers to: 2. Biology of Queen Development All female larvae start identically; the caste

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How labor intensive is beekeeping?

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Beekeeping is moderately labor intensive, but the commitment varies greatly depending on the number of hives, your management style, the season, and your level of experience. Estimated Time Commitment for Hobbyist Beekeepers Spring requires the most attention (weekly inspections, swarm prevention), while fall and winter need far less—sometimes only monthly or bi-monthly checks[4][5][6]. Scaling Up

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How to manage Small Hive Beatles (SHB)

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Small Hive Beetle – By James D. Ellis – This image is Image Number 5025046 at Invasive.org, a source for images of invasive and exotic species operated by The Bugwood Network at the University of Georgia and the USDA APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine program., CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8187533 Learn ways to manage the Small

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Which Habitat Restoration Methods Best Supports Pollinator Threats

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The most effective habitat restoration methods for supporting multiple pollinator threats at once involve creating high-diversity native plantings with overlapping bloom times, establishing structural and spatial diversity, and using adaptive site management techniques. These approaches simultaneously address habitat loss, nutrition, climate resilience, disease, pesticide exposure, and fragmentation.[1][2] Key methods include: In Summary By combining these

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How many wild pollinators are there?

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There are over 200,000 species of wild pollinators worldwide, encompassing not only bees but also bats, birds, butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, wasps, and even some small mammals[1][2]. Among these, bees are the most significant group: Other groups of wild pollinators Other diverse groups of wild pollinators play important roles in different habitats and crops, including

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How to Create Nesting Sites for Solitary Bees in Your Garden

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Supporting solitary bees is essential for healthy pollination and biodiversity. Unlike social bees, solitary bees nest alone and need specific habitats that you can easily provide in your garden. Ground-Nesting Solitary Bees Cavity-Nesting Solitary Bees Natural Materials Extra Tips By providing undisturbed ground, natural plant stems, and simple bee hotels—and minimizing disturbance and chemicals—you’ll make

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