From: *gary alte <gka2116@PROTECTED>Subject: *Fw: nucs*Date: *June 5, 2016 at 1:35:02 PM EDTReply-To: *gary alte <gka2116@PROTECTED> On Sunday, June 5, 2016 12:18 PM, gary alte <gka2116@PROTECTED> wrote:I have 3 nucs that are ready for sale. They need to go ASAP. I would like $150.00 for each.They are full of bees and brood.  The Queens are granddaughters for Burdell queens and are good layers.  My cell # is 317-695-0095. Gary Alte , you are subscribed with the following address: exam ...Continue Reading

Breaking News Tune in to WFYI-FM radio (90.1) at 1:00 PM this afternoon.No Limits_ program host John Krull will be discussing, honey-bees and pollinator-friendly plants. Among his guests for today’s program will be CIBA’s own Ross Harding.We hope you can tune in!CIBA , you are subscribed with the following address: example@PROTECTED If you no longer wish to receive these emails please click the following link: Unsubscribe Automatically » Mailing List Powered by Dada Mail ...Continue Reading

Thanks to Everyone who was able to attend CIBA’s May 16th meeting at the Holliday Park Nature Center. Those present were treated to an Ad Hoc demonstration of Swarm Capture Technique. Our outdoor hive was kind enough to swarm for us. Meeting adjourned for 30 minutes so members could observe the capture Several topics were covered once we reconvened. Here are 3 handouts that accompanied the discussion. Remember: Next Meeting, Monday, June 20th Bee Hive Management - Sam Dodd Making Splits for Swarm Control - Jerry Zim ...Continue Reading

Central Indiana Beekeepers TONIGHT 6:30 PM —  Holliday Park Nature Center     6363 Spring Mill Rd. 46260 (Enter the North Gate, bear left to Nature Center)May and June are Important Months for Beekeepers*Colonies populations are increasing rapidly at this time and there are significant nectar/honey flows yet to come. It is important to monitor and manage your hives. Major issues will be addressed and management strategies discussed.This evening’s topics: Hive Management*NEW:  A&nb ...Continue Reading

For Sale. *Complete Setup - New this Year!*Personal circumstances require me to reprioritize my beekeeping activities.  Therefore I am offering “sweet deal” for my bees and equipment. Includes:Two complete 8-frame hives, each consisting of 2 deeps 2 medium supers Frames with wax-coated plastic foundation Screened Bottom Boards Inner and Outer Covers In addition:  about 8 unused frames bee brush, a smoker that's never been used Hood Burdell Bees in each Strong colonies - expanding rapidly New as ...Continue Reading

A few moments of your time requested.  — Thank You*At last night’s CIBA meeting one of our members, David Hocutt, asked for help from area beekeepers.Dave is completing a Master Beekeeping Program, and this is part of his capstone project. - Below is a brief statement and link to his questionnaire.I am continuing to work on my research project and I have put together a survey to place on the website regarding wintering management practices to help determine what the best practices are in Central Indiana. Here is t ...Continue Reading

There are two plant sale opportunities coming up soon Next Week: April 25 - May 7. (See Below) Blind School (Indiana State School for Blind and Visually Impared) Proceeds support their ISSBVI Education and Green House Activities Madison County Master Gardners Saturday, May 9th. (Save the date) Alexandria - 4-H Building (Details to follow) Proceeds support educational outreach ...Continue Reading

Reminder* for this month’s April meetingWhat:       CIBA Beekeepers Is Tonight, April 18th*When: 6:30 PMWhere: Holiday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Rd., 46260This Month’s Meeting:**Honey Bee Weather has ARRIVED!  - YEA! **With a warmer winter, early spring, recent frost nights, some trees blooming, dandelions are here. **With so going on, we anticipate many questions.*New Bees Arriving - What to do?* Received your Burdell Nucs over the Weekend?* Other Packages and Nu ...Continue Reading

To:  CIBA Beekeeping Members and other interested partiesRe: Beekeeping Ordinances for Indianapolis Marion CountyFollowing an extensive review process, the new Indy Rezone ordinances went into effect on April 1 (620 pages)For those of you who are curious what the final wording regarding beehives the relevant text appears on page 445/446:The Zoning Ordinance – Indianapolis-Marion County – Effective April 1, 2016Personal GardenPersonal beekeeping of domesticated honeybees is permitted i ...Continue Reading

Here is the annual Colony loss survey from Bee Informed.  This is for the 2015-2016 year.https://beeinformed.org/2016/04/01/2015-2016-colony-loss-and-management-survey-is-live-take-the-survey-today/ , you are subscribed with the following address: example@PROTECTED If you no longer wish to receive these emails please click the following link: Unsubscribe Automatically » Mailing List Powered by Dada Mail ...Continue Reading