I was advised to ask the forum about this...
Is there anyone bringing bees northward that might be able to sell me some in my area? I have a yard not far from Hancock, MD which is sandwiched right between PA and the WV panhandle. I need to restart four or fewer hives this year. Alternatively, is there anyone with nucs in the tri-state area?
Any other ideas on how I can get some hives started on the cheap? Any variety will do, I plan on re-queening later in the year with an acclimatized strain. I'm going to be contacting the extension agency and the 'keepers I know of in the area, in the meantime, any info from the forum folks is appreciated.
PM Bjorn on this site. He has nucs in south, mid central PA.
I can not remember the details, but for some reason I suggested Rufa coming here and posting. (timing, drive, etc.)
Contact http://www.wvbeekeepers.org/ and see if anyone has bees close enough for nuc or is bringing up packages.
I guess that's what I get for trying to help. :idunno:
Quote from: iddee on February 15, 2009, 12:09:44 PM
I guess that's what I get for trying to help. :idunno:
No...you get a big "THANK YOU" for the plug...if the idiot actually realizes it. :-D
BjornBee runs a good show but he's booked up with nucs. I really like his method of breeding, and if I do get hives going this spring, I'll be ordering queens from him in the summer.
I spoke to him on the phone a few days ago.