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Beth joined the community
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Hi, Our co-op would like to set up a tour of a beehive. We are local to Ashburn but will travel. We have about 40 members and usually 25-30 attend any given field trip. Please email me at kmferger@hotmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Celebrate Pollinators (to include our honeybees) this week. https://www.pollinator.org/pollinator-week
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Rob Cochran (Lucketts) joined the community
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lrdnova joined the community
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Hello! We would love to host a beekeeper's hives on our property. We have 10.5 acres in Waterford. 5 is in land use for hay and would love to put some acres in use for bees. We have no experience with bees, but are willing to learn, help, etc to make it a mutually beneficial partnership. Thank you! Janelle
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Sounds like you may have found something, but just in case - we are interested in hosting hives on our property in Waterford. We have 10.5 acres total. Thanks. Janelle
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Janelle B joined the community
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Looking for extra bees thank you
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MRodriguez joined the community
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Medium NUCs with Oliveras queens available late May or by request.
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I agree with Frank, your best option is to talk with your neighbor, tell him the bees utilize your water trough, then see if he can put a water source near the hives, or relocate them elsewhere on his property. Otherwise just let the bees carry on about their day, they generally only sting when they or their hive feels threatened so if you leave them alone, they'll do the same for you.
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Vicki - Sorry for your experience. Since bees fly there is no "barrier that can be erected to block or deter bees although a high hedge or solid fence can make the bees fly higher as they exit or approach their hives. This "flight path" often keeps the bees overhead rather then at people height. Depending upon the acreage involved being a good neighbor might be to move the hives away from the property line and more toward the center of their property. Bees are atracted to water so your horse trough may in fact be a draw. Your neighbor could add a trough to the opposite side of his yard or you could add another away from your horses. Sorry I don't have a specific solution.
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How do I keep honey bees from coming on my property? A neighbor has about 10 hives 10-15 feet from our property line. The bees have stung, me, my daughter, and grandson. In addition they have stung many of our horses several times. There is no barrier to keep them from coming over there but a 3 board fence. It seems they are attracted to our water trough since I don't see any water close to his hives. I've checked with authorities but there doesn't seem to be anything we could do but take him to court. And we don't speak because he was under a protective order for molesting my daughter.
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Daneg joined the community
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jtaylor joined the community
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Thank you so much -- I may have something in the works, but if it doesn't pan out I'll be in touch with you.
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artisan joined the community
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November 2021 Member ZOOM Meeting
Donna and Mike Kropotkin posted a calendar event in Community Calendar
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September 2021 Member ZOOM Meeting
Donna and Mike Kropotkin posted a calendar event in Community Calendar
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Nicole I know of someone located off Rt 9 near Hamilton who is interested. If you PM me your email address I will put you in touch if you are interested. David
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12 acre farm looking for someone to place hives
NicoleG replied to paulc's topic in Visitors Questions
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Hello, I’m a local beekeeper seeking an outyard in western Loudoun— Round Hill/Purcelville/Bluemont or nearby. I am splitting a couple of my current hives and Interested in placing the new hive splits in an outyard soon!
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Hi, I am reaching out to see if anyone needs any help tending to their hives. I live in Leesburg. I have a little experience and would love to get some more. Cheers, Melissa London
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25 acre farm looking for someone to place hives
Ursula replied to Ursula's topic in Visitors Questions
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Please leave a message and I will return your call as soon as possible.
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25 acre farm looking for someone to place hives
DavidW replied to Ursula's topic in Visitors Questions
Ursula I would be interested in discussing. Please email me at David_Wigglesworth AT hotmail.com David -
March 2021 LBA Meeting (Virtual on Zoom)
LBNoble commented on Donna and Mike Kropotkin's calendar event in Community Calendar
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Farm outside of Waterford looking for someone needing a place for their hives. Farm has not used any pesticides in over 40 years.
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Very professional and reassuring.
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