Beekeeping

[CloverKnollFarms]

How do you fight the mites? Or don’t need to?

I don’t. The only bees we keep, deal with mites themselves. I decided long ago that the only genetics I wanted to propagate, were those resistant to mites.

 

[EddieWalker]

That's pretty much what I use as well, though Sherwin-Williams has so many grades of paint, and pricing to match, finding the right paint can be a search. Have you ever tried the SW "Self cleaning" Emerald Rain Refresh paints?

All the best,

Peter

I'm not familiar with it. Usually I tell them what I need the paint for, and what is their best paint to do the job. When buying paint for my clients, I've never had one yet ask me to use the "cheaper" stuff. In the grand scale of things, paying $20 more isn't something they every complain about when hiring me. A lot of the time, the reason I'm there is because the "cheaper" stuff was used!!!

 

[ponytug]

I'm not familiar with it. Usually I tell them what I need the paint for, and what is their best paint to do the job. When buying paint for my clients, I've never had one yet ask me to use the "cheaper" stuff. In the grand scale of things, paying $20 more isn't something they every complain about when hiring me. A lot of the time, the reason I'm there is because the "cheaper" stuff was used!!!

That pretty much aligns with my painting experience as well.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Another order filled. Some of the best aluminum work I've ever done

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Off season work...

Making lip balm with our own beeswax! Need to print labels next week.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Another hive getting insulated and exterior walls tonight

 

[EddieWalker]

Is that just regular wall insulation? Do bugs and small critters move into it?

To me, it seems like a sheet of foam would work better, but I have no idea how it holds up or what the disadvantages are?

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Is that just regular wall insulation? Do bugs and small critters move into it?

To me, it seems like a sheet of foam would work better, but I have no idea how it holds up or what the disadvantages are?

Raw wool. It has breathability that synthetic insulation like foam, doesn't have. It's much more costly to use, but has moisture wicking properties that other insulation types just don't have.

I've never had bugs infiltrate the walls of a hive. Everything is glued and then stapled, so the joints are quite tight. This construction has been in use for a very long time, and continues to prove it's durability.

I'm going to make some rooftops with cedar shake shingles this winter. More costly than aluminum, but it should add some aesthetic appeal.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Delivered a couple hives yesterday, and should have another order ready for pick up next week. Had to fill the 40lb propane tank to keep a little warmth in the shop to keep working. Making 50 more lip balms today... Those things sell well this time of year

 

[BackRoad]

That's some nice clean, dent-free metal work!