"the Holy Grail of Beekeeping" - Galt's Gulch

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"the Holy Grail of Beekeeping"

Posted by freedomforall 9 years, 9 months ago to Going Galt

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Posted by Eudaimonia 9 years, 9 months ago

I'd like to know more about it.

Yes, it simplifies harvesting, but it does not solve the problem of "cracking open the hive".

Each hive will still need to be inspected weekly to
1) ensure that the queen is still alive
2) the hive is not infected with "foulbrood"
3) the hive is not showing signs of swarming (flying off)

This weekly inspection requires suit, smoke, opening the hive, and removing each frame.

If their design addresses these other issues, then they have a winner.

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  Posted by Eudaimonia 9 years, 9 months ago
  
  I read the site faq.
  
  The maintenance I spoke of still needs to be done.
  
  Joan and I will probably be keeping a hive this year.
  
  We are seriously considering ordering a full kit from these guys for next year.
  
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    Posted by LetsShrug 9 years, 9 months ago
    
    I'm amazed by it....
    
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Posted by rockymountainpirate 9 years, 9 months ago

The product is great and the minds that came up with it are too.

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Posted by terrycan 9 years, 9 months ago

A fine product. Bees have been on the decline in the Northwest. I should buy one.

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Posted by LetsShrug 9 years, 9 months ago

That's awesome! :)

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