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Huge Swarm near Tomales
A call from the west county took me near Tomales…a cold, windy day. The sun was out and the wind was whipping around 30 miles an hour. I knew if I found the bees they would NOT be happy. Sure … Continue reading
Swarms in spring, 2013
Well this week has been absolutely crazy. With swarm calls daily and several extractions to set up, I can hardly find time to blog. I will say that 4 colonies have moved into existing empty boxes. Don’t you remember what … Continue reading
New swarm moved on in less than 24 hours
I recently nabbed a large swarm and boxed them at the hive. They seemed fine until the next day when I looked to find almost 3/4 of them gone! I did have another batch that I added to them and … Continue reading
Bloomfield Bees Honey YOUTUBE!!!
We now have a new YOUTUBE account with lots of videos…some fun, some neat…and some really educational. Check them out and pass on any comments…we would like to know who watches and which ones!
Swarm season is upon us…are you ready?
I generally give all swarm catchers/beekeepers to ALWAYS keep your swarm box in your car…and what good is it without your bee suit? I have personally driven up on swarms…I have chased swarms…You never know when you will need one. … Continue reading
New swarms…Hot and heavy now!
Got 4 swarms so far…including 2 on the same tree! Both doing well and seem happy here in Sonoma county. I have new videos and new photos on facebook as well as youtube!
New Markets for Bloomfield Bees in 2013
We will be adding new markets this year. Thursdays we are in Cotati’s Farmers Market Friday we are in Occidental Farmers Market Saturday we are in Marinwood, Marin County Sunday we will be in Glenn Ellen Farmers Market Tuesday we … Continue reading
2013 Nucs are up and growing…should be ready mid May
We have begun our second batch of nucs…hopefully we won’t run out and have to turn to other beekeepers to take up the overflow…but we shall see how the season progresses…it has been unseasonably warm and very little rain…so we … Continue reading
new youtube channel added for videos
here is a link to follow to see my videos over the last few years. I will definitely be adding more in rapid succession as the season breaks…look for swarm videos also
Recent activity at the hive in Sebastopol
WCC Bloomfield Bees download and enjoy the photos and description of the event