Checkout the demo video below

The charger is the most expensive item.  The total will be about $450.

You will need a post driver for the t-posts.  (They should be driven 2′ into the ground The
wooded post should be set 3′ into the ground. )

Below are the materials I suggest for an electric bear fence.  I have included the
Amazon links.  You can purchase most items from Amazon or at Tractor Supply. 

1 – Magnum Solar-Pak 12    $300
https://www.amazon.com/Parmak-Impedance-Operated-Electric-
MAG12SP/dp/B00099FAJI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476748489&sr=8-
1&keywords=Magnum+Solar-Pak+12

1 – Complete Grounding Kit $30
https://www.amazon.com/Field-Guardian-Complete-Grounding-
Kit/dp/B00439QNU0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1476748489&sr=8-
2&keywords=Magnum%2BSolar-Pak%2B12&th=1&psc=1

7 – 5′ heavy-duty 1-1/4” studded t-posts (Home Depot) $50

1 – 4″x4″x8′ pressure treated post (Home Depot) for the Solar Pak and gate handles $8

1 – T-360 Electric Fence T-Post Insulator – Black (25/pk) $19 https://www.amazon.com/Zareba-ITY-Z-Standard-Snug-fitting-
Insulator/dp/B005MNJOA2/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1477170075&sr=8-
13&keywords=zareba+insulator

3 – Zareba GHPW-Z Plastic Gate Handle $8
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0079GH858/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3C59OKOW46DCY

1 pack – Zareba WS3 3-Pack Electric Fence Warning Signs  $8
https://www.amazon.com/Zareba-WS3-3-Pack-Electric-
Warning/dp/B00EQEY1UG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1477170805&sr=8-
2&keywords=Electric+fence+sign

2 packs of 2 (4 Total) – Zareba AWPA-Z Wood Post Gate Handle Anchor  $12
https://www.amazon.com/Zareba-AWPA-Z-Wood-Handle-
Anchor/dp/B0079GH2JK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1477170893&sr=8-
1&keywords=awpa-z 

Polywire is used because it is visible to animals (both dear and bear) at night and is
easily repaired. $18
https://www.amazon.com/Farmily-Portable-Electric-Polywire-
Conductors/dp/B074X9X6XQ/ref=sr_1_34?crid=37146EA9ISVRQ&keywords=polywire+
electric+fence&qid=1574429621&sprefix=polywire%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-34

You will need a few short lengths of 12 Gauge insulated copper wire to make the
connections.  

You will also need some connectors for the wire.

The fence should be 16′ on each side with a post every 8′.
The 4×4 post should be on the corner at the entrance gate.   The Solar Pack will be
mounted on the post with the solar panel facing South.  The wire will run on the inside of
the posts.  The steel tee posts should be driven so the studs are toward the inside.  The
corner posts should be at a 45 degree angle with the studs toward the inside. 
There will be 3 wires.  The first should be 12″ above the ground, the second 24″ above
the ground and the third 36″ above the ground.

This fence should deter the bears and is not too expensive.  I use a similar design at
most of my yards.  No bear problems there so far.  Deer have ripped through the fence;
it was easily repaired.

I attached are pictures of the fences at two locations, one without hives and the other
with four hives.

Installing & Caring for your new Nucs will be the topic covered on April 15 at 7:30 p.m. Our seasoned beekeepers will be on hand to answer all your questions.

We will also cover swarm management.

For instructions which will be covered, download this pdf and bring to the meeting.

Installing-a-Nuc

Our meetings are always the third Friday of every month, beginning at 7:30 pm. We meet at Ramapo College 505 Ramapo Valley Road Mahwah, NJ in the Anisfield School of Business, Room 135S.

The Club will once again be ordering nucs from our Nuc Guy, Grant Stiles. Nucs are $200 and will be treated with Apivar (in the Nuc when received) and will come in a beautiful wooden box this year. The box can be used for swarm catching or a swarm lure.

We expect delivery late April. All Nucs will need to be picked up the night of delivery. Please make arrangements if you cannot be there as all deposits will be forfeited if Nucs are not picked up.
Order today, as supplies are limited! You can place your order at a club meeting in Jan-March.

From Frank Mortimer in the January Bee Culture Magazine. Frank gives advice on the five things you need to know before calling on your mentor.

Click here to read the article

Winter is coming and it’s time to ready the colonies for the cold months.

Winterization Checklist

 Adequate Honey Stores, 60 pounds or more

 Good pollen reserves, 4 + frames of mostly pollen

 Large population of young healthy bees

 Low Mite levels

 Upper entrance

 Reduced and mouse guarded bottom entrance

 Minimize Air Infiltration

 Close Bottom Board on Screened Bottoms

 Tape any gaps in boxes

 Insulate the top of the hive between between the inner cover and the outer cover

 Insulate the hive sides

Click below to learn more about your bees and the winter months, and how to properly insulate the hives

Winter Biology and Insulation of Hives 2016