Bee colonies face COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Prospects do not look especially good for bee mies this winter, ac ARE YOU PREPARED FOR POWER FAILURES? WE HAVE A “SEHSBLY PRICED OROSHUSS ALTERNATOR" FOR THE SENSHHE FARMER Model Selection Chart Model No. Watts 15,000 15LR1 25,000 25LR1 35LR1 35,000 45LR1 45,000 55LR1 55,000 85LR1 85,000 MARTIN MACHINERY cording to Dewey M. Caron, extension apiculture specialist and professor of entomology at the Umver Momentary Surge Watts 45,000 75,000 105,000 135,000 165,000 255,000 P.O. Box 35, Mortindole, Pa. 17549 215-445-4800 or 267-7771 miserable winter sity of Maryland. But beekeepers can take steps this fall to help insure winter survival of their bees. First, make sure that each colony has an adequate supply of capped honey. Six full standard frames, or about 60 pounds of honey, is usually enough for each hive. If a colony does not have enough stored honey, it may have to be fed. Use a heavy sugar solution with two parts of granulated sugar to one part of warm water. Weak colonies with small honey stores may be com bined with stronger colonics to increase their chances for survival. Provide adequate ven tilation to prevent con densation in the hive, causing moisture to dnp down and chill the bees. Some beekeepers attempt to insulate their hives by wrapping them with black Volts Minimum Required HP 120/240 120/240 120/240 120/240 120/240 86 - 130 120/240 DISTRIBUTOR: Phase C.B. Amps 100 150 175 225 350 tar paper; but this extra protection is not needed in Maryland, Dr. Caron says. However, colonies should be moved to sites that will provide protection from winter winds and give maximum exposure to sunlight. This will permit colonies to warm up faster on mild days, allowing the bees to exit the hives and void their feces. If bees, cannot leave their hives, they will be forced to defecate inside; this can lead to an outbreak of dysentary. Colonies which must enter the winter with low honey supplies should be inspected in early spring and given an immediate feeding of sugar solution if necessary. Caron said he does not recommend winter in spection of colomes, since bees cannot be fed suc cessfully when temperatures are below 59 degrees F. They cluster together in cold weather and cannot move even a few inches to get to a feeder can. This year’s bleak winter outlook, Caron explains, is due to hot, dry weather which resulted in a poor nectar yield from the fall flowers on which bees normally depend for their winter stores. Wire iroximate Wt. Net Lbs. Ship Lbs. 490 425 475 580 730 670 730 750 795 Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, November 1,195D-Gl7 Homemakers (Continued from Page Cl 6) pot full of garden tools and accessories.” AUetta spoke on extra nutritious cookies and desserts and shared recipes with the homemakers. She also urged the women to cut the calories and try new recipes that contain whole wheat flour. “Creative Entertaining for the Holidays” was the show presented by Marcia Wharton, Mechamcsburg, a culinary teacher, lecturer and consultant. Marcia showed how to entertain with a flair - simply, imaginatively and successfully, by giving the hr ikr judge, demonstrated simple centerpieces, line and design arrangements, and color schemes to the homemakers. DECO-MATIC 111 BY DARI-KOOL THE NUMBER 1 COOLER! Featuring: • Built-in recorder. • No Problems with Interval times. • Interval timer agitates milk 4 different times in one hour. • Built-in warning system - A light warning signal is given when milk temperature raises two degrees or when milk temperature drops to 34 degrees. • Built-in automatic washer. NO CONTROLS ON TANK AT ALL, ELIMINATES SERVICE CALLS! USED, TANKS 400 gal Mueller 500 gal Milkeeper 500 gal 02 Girton 600 gal 02 Girton 600 gal. Jamesway, late model, race 625 gal Jamesway 665 gal Zero w/5 h.p. com pressor 2 yrs. old - like new 700 gal. Mueller Model "M" • PLANNING LAYOUTS • SALES • INSTALLATION • SERVICE SHENK’S FARM SERVICE 501 E. WOODS DRIVE, LITUZ, PA 17543 PH: 717-626-1151 • Bulk Tanks • Therma»Stor Our Service Trucks Are Radio Dispatched 24 Hr. Service Offered themes, table settings and special meals. Marcia added, “There are no rights or wrongs for Christmas entertaining, just what feels right for you.” The program, begun in 1952, is a tremendous suc cess every year according to the extension office. Ap proximately 50 people were turned away each day. Special attractions for the day were a brief show and tell, given by any homemakers who brought crafs with them, and presentation of door prizes, which were items the speakers made. 800 (>l. Mueller Model “M" 800 gal Mojonnier 1000 gal Sunset 1000 gal Mueller Model •OH” 1500 gal Mueller w/washer 2000 gal Mueller (2) Dumping Stations 5 H.P Coplematte Com pressors (like new)
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