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Month: September 2016

Checking for Honey Stores and a Devastating Loss

Checking for Honey Stores and a Devastating Loss

September 28, 2016

It’s August nineteenth and I am thinking more and more about winter for the bees. The main purpose for today is to make sure the bees are storing enough nectar and honey to get through the winter. Of course I will also check on the bees and see how they are doing. During this inspection …

Feeling Rushed and a Late Season Swarm

Feeling Rushed and a Late Season Swarm

September 21, 2016

The weather was somewhat cooperating and I needed to check in on the bees. My plan was to go out to Old Frog Pond Farm and check in on both of the hives, but I had a time limit. I don’t really like to visit the hives when I am in a rush, even if …

Who Are These Bees?

Who Are These Bees?

September 4, 2016

After a year and a half of working with this colony, I am completely shocked at their new temperament! They have never been so nice to me! I started the inspection very worried about them, the last time that I checked in on them I thought there was something very wrong. I was so scared …

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