Caught that swarm !

Caught that swarm !
My observation hive decided to swarm. I climbed out into my roof and put this one into a NUC box. 5 days later, they were building out the comb and the queen was laying !

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Extractor !

I got lucky the other day and purchased this used stainless steel extractor. I was going to purchase a plastic one from Mann Lake for $160, but they were sold out. I then went to Betterbee for $115 plus $22 shipping. They were sold out. I decided to MacGyver it. I researched on the web on how to build an extractor and I went to home depot, spent $20 on threaded rod, drilled metal, washers, nuts etc. I was set on making the extractor that evening and then someone posted this extractor for sale. $150 !! I immediately respond telling her that I want to pick it up that night ! I was lucky enough to be the first responder. I am the proud owner of this awesome 2 frame extractor. I spent an hour taking it apart, cleaning it and putting it back together. i plan on extracting two medium supers tomorrow !!!