On Tuesday it is supposed to be in the forties. This is a small sliver of time to open a colony and make sure a frame of honey is next to the cluster. If this is done, don't disturb the cluster. If there is honey next to the cluster it should be ok. If there is not a frame with honey next to the cluster pull the empty one and slide a honey frame in its place. This can be done in less than a minute. Use a smoker and have your bee suit on.
Next weekend it is going to go subzero for a couple nights. Subzero in late February can be a colony killer.
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picking up bees in California
This blog is for beekeepers in Northern climates. I will be describing what I am doing with my bees on a monthly schedule. Copying any text or photos is forbidden except with written authorization of the author.
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This blog explains how I keep bees. It works for me, it might not work for you. Use my methods at your own risk.
Always wear protective clothing and use a smoker when working bees.
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- put supers on strong overwintered colonies
- Treat overwintered colonies for mites
- Add second box to package bees when ready
- Divide colonies
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- Jim
- Stillwater, Minnesota
- I have kept bees for 28 years and run 25 colonies. We have changed our business name to Bees and Honey LLC. We are still selling honey at our Stillwater location. Honey fills (still in Stillwater) anytime but please call