Hive Update XVIII
We are seeing the early signs of spring as flowers come into bloom and temperatures begin rising. Foragers have already…
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Hive Update XVII
We’re continuing to evaluate the bees’ resources of food stores. We’re providing supplemental feed to overwintered colonies as needed. At this…
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Without any blooms to provide nectar, bees live off their finite honey stores during the winter. Periods such as this…
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The bees are arranged in their specific winter configurations, so this is the time to make any final adjustments needed…
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Around this time of year, a behavior known as “expulsion of the drones” may be seen. Female honey bees will…
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The nectar flow is really kicking in now, and the forager bees are actively bringing in pollen and nectar. The…
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April The queen status in the left hive is a bit confusing. The colony has a large population, but not…
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At this point in the year, we hope to see most queens begin laying fresh eggs again! The workers currently…
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We are finishing getting the bees ready for winter! We are administering one last varroa mite treatment, by dribbling oxalic…
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This month, the colonies are looking great! The populations have continued increasing, and the bees are bringing in plenty of…
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