I got word that my prior attempts to post this FAQ didn't work so well. Sorry about that! Here is attempt #3. Maybe one of these days, my mail server will cooperate!! Well, here it is.... the long awaited BEE-L FAQ! I have taken the Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) list from the sci.agriculture.beekeeping newsgroup, and added a few BEE-L specific items to the front. Unless I get significant input requesting otherwise, I will update and repost this FAQ roughly once a month. Your help is needed to improve this FAQ! Please submit your comments, and contributions to this FAQ to Rick Hough ([log in to unmask]), or Adam Finkelstein ([log in to unmask]). Sincerely, Rick Hough [log in to unmask] * * * * * * BEE-L FAQ * * * * * * updated May 25, 1994 What is BEE-L? BEE-L is a computerized e-mail list. All e-mail sent to the BEE-L address is duplicated and mailed to all the current subscribers on the list. The listserver (the computer that runs the list) maintains a log (archive) of all messages, and list members may request a copy of the log. The archive has a separate file for each month, and these files are currently saved for about a year. To access the listserve computer itself (i.e. to subscribe to or unsubscribe from BEE-L, to request a log file, etc.), send e-mail to the listserver address. Don't send control messages to the BEE-L address, because the message will just be sent to everyone on the list, and the computer will not do what you wanted it to do. Note that most control messages contain the list name (BEE-L) somewhere in the command, as the listserve computer generally runs many lists at any given time. How do I post a message to BEE-L? If you are on the Internet, send an e-mail message to bee- [log in to unmask] If you are on BitNet, address your e-mail to [log in to unmask] Any message received at these addresses will be duplicated and mailed to everyone currently subscribed to the BEE-L list. How do I subscribe to, or unsubscribe from BEE-L? Send mail to the listserve computer (from the Internet the address is [log in to unmask] from BitNet, the address is [log in to unmask] To SUBSCRIBE, the body of your message must contain the line: SUBSCRIBE BEE-L <your full name> You may abbreviate SUBSCRIBE with SUB. Be sure to substitute your real name for the <your full name> placeholder. You do not need quotes or any other delimiters surrounding your name. The listserve computer will determine your address from the "From:" header in your message. To UNSUBSCRIBE, the body of your message must contain the line: SIGNOFF BEE-L You may substitute either UNSUBSCRIBE or UNSUB for the SIGNOFF in this command to remove your subscription to the list If your address has changed since you subscribed, this command will fail - write to YOUR local POSTMAST/POSTMASTER/POSTMSTR id for assistance. If that fails, then write to OWNER-BEE-L @<listnode> for assistance. If that fails, then write POSTMAST/POSTMASTER/POSTMSTR@<listnode> (<listnode> = ALBANY.BITNET if you are on BitNet. <listnode> = uacsc2.albany.edu if you are on Internet). To avoid this problem, UNSUBSCRIBE from BEE-L before you move to a new e-mail address, and then resubscribe from your new address. How do I get help using the listserver? Send a message to the listserver, with the one word HELP in the body of the message. Address the message to [log in to unmask] if you are on BitNet, or address it to [log in to unmask] if you are on the Internet. The listserver will mail a help document back to you. Sending the message INFO ? will cause the listserver to mail you a list of additional help documents that are available. These additional documents are requested by sending the message INFO <topic> (be sure to substitute the desired document name for <topic>) Sci.agriculture.beekeeping FAQ 5/24/94 This is the first FAQ for Sci.agriculture.beekeeping. A FAQ file is dynamic, and changes as information is added and deleted, hopefully to be archived for reference. If you think something is missing, or need something that is not here, then by all means ask, suggest, demand but do not be shy! This file is for all beekeepers. POINTERS TO APICULTURAL INFORMATION ON INTERNET Sci.agriculture.beekeeping Usenet newsgroup [log in to unmask] Listserv List sun1.oardc.ohio-state.edu Anonymous ftp sun1.oardc.ohio-state.edu Gopher (comments on the above to [log in to unmask]) Beekeeping FAQ's (frequently asked questions) Via email. How to use: Email to [log in to unmask] on subject line put the name of FAQ : HONEY ADULTERATION FAQ Last update 5-12-94 name * NEW or UPDATED _________ HINT.IND THIS INDEX * usda-bee.lab Address & Info on Sending Dead bee samples (1992) * formic.txt Warning on use of Formic Acid by beekeepers (1992) * propolis Jerry Bronenshenk on PROPOLIS (1994) * 4-H.txt 4-H joins the Internet (1993) * FSHEET11 INFORMATION US BEEKEEPING (ARS 1992) HINT.101 SOURCES OF BEEKEEPING INFORMATION HINT.102 HONEY AND ITS USES HINT.103 HONEY ADULTERATION HINT.104 FLORIDA BEE INSPECTION HINT.105 FLORIDA BEARS AND BEEKEEPING HINT.106 HONEY HOUSE SANITATION HINT.107 FLORIDA HONEY LABELING REGULATIONS HINT.108 PRODUCING SECTION (COMB) HONEY HINT.109 EXHIBITING HONEY HINT.110 SAMPLE POLLINATION AGREEMENT HINT.111 SOLAR BEESWAX RENDERING AND HINTS FOR EXHIBITING WAX BLOCKS HINT.112 EXTENSION APICULTURAL VISUAL AIDS HINT.113 USING HONEY IN LARGE-QUANTITY RECIPES HINT.115 GOOD NEIGHBOR GUIDELINES AND ORDINANCES HINT.116 CHALKBROOD RECOMMENDATIONS HINT.117 HONEY MARKETING SURVEY HINT.118 PRODUCING POLLEN HINT.119 FINANCIAL MANGEMENT FOR BEEKEEPERS HINT.120 UPWARD VENTILATION HINT.121 WAX MOTH CONTROL HINT.122 BEE STINGS AND REACTIONS HINT.123 EXTENSION APICULTURE IN FLORIDA HINT.124 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND RATIOS FOR BEEKEEPING OPERATIONS HINT.125 PRESERVING WOODENWARE IN BEEKEEPING OPERATIONS HINT.126 THE VALUE OF POLLINATION BY HONEY BEES HINT.127 THE VARROA BEE MITE HINT.128 INFANT BOTULISM AND HONEY HINT.129 HONEY JUDGING AND STANDARDS HINT.130 USING THE HONEY REFRACTOMETER HINT.131 OBSERVATION BEE HIVES All Hints courtesy of Malcolm T. Sanford, Cooperative Extension Service Thanks to Andy Nachbaur ([log in to unmask]) for putting this together. Andy coordinates wildbees bbs, disseminating beekeeping information worldwide. I've heard he has a few colonies of bees too... crl.com Anonymous ftp password <your e-mail address> /users/ro/robbee/BEE> +%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+% % [log in to unmask] box 721 healdsburg ca 95448 % +%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+%+% sunsite.unc.edu Anonymous ftp, gopher, telnet /pub/academic/agriculture/sustainable_agriculture/beekeeping /pub/academic/agriculture/sustainable_agriculture/beekeeping/newsletters/apis ucdavis.edu Anonymous ftp /pub/extension/4h-youth/bee-keeping Entomology World Wide-Web Server at Colorado State University http:// www.colostate.edu/Depts/Entomology/ent.html Questions about accessing these sources may be answered locally or by reading news.answers,news.announce.newusers or by writing me, and I'll try to point you in the best direction.([log in to unmask]) Please don't be afraid to ask! FAQ The following list of FAQ was compiled by Rick Hough ([log in to unmask]) Thank you Rick for a fine job. Now, need your input for the answers. Why did my beehive die? What is the difference between Honey Bees and other stinging insects? How do I recognize a honey bee? Why do Bees Sting? What Should I do if there are bees flying all around me? What is the best treatment for a bee sting? What about allergic reactions? Is it true that all bees/honeybees will more likely attack things that are tall/dark/furry-hairy/smelly (what kind of smells?) ? What is Apitherapy? What is an African Bee, and how do I recognize it? Why are African Bees called "Killer Bees?" Are African Bees really dangerous? Do I have to worry about African Bees? (will African Bees be moving into my neighborhood?) How far north will the "killer Bees" get, and when? Bibliography of children's books on bees. Bibliography of beekeeping texts. Bibliography of biology (habitat, parasites, etc.) Protective gear. Finding Queens. Regulatory and research people and their addresses. AHB Progress and news. What is the National Honey Board? How do I find a local beekeeper? What is a swarm -are they dangerous Are their different races of honeybees? What are they and how do they differ? Supering. Pollen Production. Honey Production. Queen Rearing. Social Order. Lore. Bee Deterrent? Swarm removal? Mail or post your input so we may have some FAQs to FAQ for the next FAQ file. --