First Bee Inspection

[Beacon Woods]

I didn't know what to expect and certainly didn't think they would be here this year since I only started in April with 2 hives. But on Saturday two gentleman showed up with their paperwork and state inspector badges and requested to visit the hives. They were really nice and helpful. I was having a question about one of my hives just that morning. One of them was very quiet compared to the other and hadn't started drawing any comb out in the super that I had put on over 4 weeks ago. When we went in there were about 4-5 queen cells just in one frame alone. So I figure they either swarmed or somehow lost their queen. And they were doing so well too. So I will be checking this weekend to see if they are happy again (They were a little more feisty than usual...even Ron the inspector didn't go through all the hive). The other hive that I had been monitoring for any signs that my one mite turned into more on the sbb unfortunately seemed to be loaded with mites in the drone comb. So I powder sugared them and removed as much of the drone comb as I could (with the inspector's help and encouragement). And added the second super.

I was pleased and very satisfied with the inspector... I had read and heard about some horror stories. Ron was teaching the new guy and basically encouraged the new guy to do whatever and handle however the bee keeper wished.

Chris