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Post by mag on Aug 20, 2004 23:59:46 GMT -7
i think i have AFB in one of my hives here is what i see and smell. on one frame- sunken cell caping (with hole on top), dark brown almost a watery black. sour smell not to bad but i can smell it from three to five feet away from my hive. i have know idea of what to do. but i would like the number for a bee inspector's that is in or around monroe area. the "AFB" is only on one frame that i could see. what should i do. i know if it is AFB i have to torch my hive. need help. Michael |
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Post by Todd Balsiger on Aug 22, 2004 17:08:59 GMT -7
I think you should buy a reference book like "Honey Bee Diseases & Pests". Inside you will find excellent pictures and descriptions of AFB and other possible causes of your misfortune. Also, there was a discussion on this subject a few months ago... AFB in nuc. Go to page two.
Lastly, it does help if you can take the suspect frame to an experienced beekeeper and ask them. I first had Torey Johnson verify that I had AFB. Then, suspecting I had it again, I had Dr. Burgett verify that I didn't have it. If you do have AFB, and it developes further, then you should begin to see classic signs, namely dark scale on the bottom of the cells. If you do have it for sure, then at least burn the frames and probably the bottom board. Then you'll have to scorch the balance of equipment on the surface with fire. Maybe burning everything is easier. If I knew I had AFB for sure, I'd burn everything myself.
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mag
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Post by mag on Aug 23, 2004 21:29:38 GMT -7
any one elce have any info. if so please respond.
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Post by rbeez on Aug 24, 2004 0:08:56 GMT -7
i think i have AFB in one of my hives here is what i see and smell. on one frame- sunken cell caping (with hole on top), dark brown almost a watery black. sour smell not to bad but i can smell it from three to five feet away from my hive. i have know idea of what to do. but i would like the number for a bee inspector's that is in or around monroe area. the "AFB" is only on one frame that i could see. what should i do. i know if it is AFB i have to torch my hive. need help. Michael If your not sure take to an experience beekeeper. Your mind can play tricks on you when think you have it, but you really don't. Although, bieng able to smell it two to three feet away is a strong indicator. There's a product out there I think from Mann Lake that actually has a field test for AFB. Check it out.. |
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Post by Thom on Aug 24, 2004 8:21:18 GMT -7
Is that really rbees? But now with a Z? Where have you been? We've been worried sick.
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Post by HarryVanderpool on Aug 24, 2004 9:48:30 GMT -7
Maybe he is intentionally spelling his name wrong so that "you know who"will spell it right!  Why did't I think of that?!!  |
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Post by Thom on Aug 24, 2004 15:10:07 GMT -7
I don't know, maybe we shouldn't bait Normie like that, after all he did give us those cool CountermansbeesUSA hats.
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Post by rbeez on Aug 24, 2004 17:19:40 GMT -7
Is that really rbees? But now with a Z? Where have you been? We've been worried sick. I took two months off for Vacation! Somethings wrong with my account...I can't post as rbees...I suppose I could create a new one but I figured you'd know it was me. Git some great pictures of Behives in the Dakotas...Most running 6-7 boxes...ALL DEEPS  You here that NORMY! ;D Since I didn't get my hives up to the fireweed...What's the preliminary report on the Fireweed flow? |
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Post by NormCounterman on Aug 24, 2004 19:58:38 GMT -7
O.K. boys, This time it's for real. Get your dead butts up here starting this Saturday and Sunday and GET TO NAILING!!  We are switching over to 6 - 7 deeps on all of our hives just like the beekeepers in the Dakotas. They ALL have that configuration, you know, just ask rzzzzzs! But you can't stop there, we need to add 5000 more units! That will help offset the Chiropractor that we will retain. I expect to see both of you at 5:30 sharp on Saturday, and make sure to stop by Lowes and grab a stepladder on your way out. NOW GET TO NAILING! Uncle Normy |
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Post by rbees on Aug 24, 2004 22:37:54 GMT -7
O.K. boys, This time it's for real. Get your dead butts up here starting this Saturday and Sunday and GET TO NAILING!! We are switching over to 6 - 7 deeps on all of our hives just like the beekeepers in the Dakotas. They ALL have that configuration, you know, just ask rzzzzzs! But you can't stop there, we need to add 5000 more units! That will help offset the Chiropractor that we will retain. I expect to see both of you at 5:30 sharp on Saturday, and make sure to stop by Lowes and grab a stepladder on your way out. NOW GET TO NAILING! Uncle Normy I noticed you didn't respond to the topic's question NORMY? Is that because you make it a habit of dropping your deseased hives at Harry's doorstep or do you just send them floating down the river?   Oh and while I was in the Dakotas, a REAL beekeeper told me they have genetically modified their queens to lay 6,000 eggs each day  It's amazing what you can learn when you have an open mind! |
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Post by Thom on Aug 25, 2004 12:23:59 GMT -7
Sorry Norm, but Harry and I will be working the OSBA Bee Booth at the State Fair on Saturday afternoon. Norm, I noticed you never signed up to cover the booth. Where is your charity?
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Post by NormCounterman on Aug 25, 2004 14:20:11 GMT -7
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Post by NormCounterman on Aug 25, 2004 14:25:49 GMT -7
 Sooo,,,rfleas, did you actually TEXT some of these super-queens from the "real beekeeper?) Wellllll, I'm a real beekeeper too and I have this incredible hive stand for sale. It can hold thousands of hives; eight, nine, ten, even twenty stories tall. DON"T TELL ANYONE! This is our little secret between "Real Beekeepers) $1000.00 cash. No checks. Normy |
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Post by NormCounterman on Aug 25, 2004 21:28:37 GMT -7
Where is my charity? Whats charity? Now listen up! You two better be wearing those hats I gave you, or I'll take them out of your pay! ;D Charity is my middle name. All of my charity goes to the bees.  Got a problem with that?  Of course WE don't!  Normy |
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Post by rbees on Aug 25, 2004 23:34:27 GMT -7
Sooo,,,rfleas, did you actually TEXT some of these super-queens from the "real beekeeper?) Yes ab-Normy...I've tested/text these queens myself. These queens are amazing! Average worker brood cycle is approximately 15-16 days which explains the need for 20 deeps each. One caveat though, you need guy wires to stabilize these puppies. I've placed my order for a breeder and will make production queens available sometime around the beginning of April next year. Wellllll, I'm a real beekeeper too and I have this incredible hive stand for sale. It can hold thousands of hives; eight, nine, ten, even twenty stories tall. Can it be shipped U"BS"? [ DON"T TELL ANYONE! This is our little secret between "Real Beekeepers) $1000.00 cash. No checks. Normy  |
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