Hi from Michigan

[kierka]

Hi, I'm new to beekeeping and to using forums, but my many questions have driven me here. I am taking care of 2 new hives for a local non-profit, so they did all the choosing of hives and bees and I am caring for them. We've had a cool spring, and that seems to have made the one hive really slow, either that or their queen is old, as they have queen cells already.

I am also having a hard time getting the smoker to last for as long as it takes me to check the hives. One local beekeeper suggested I get burlap and wrap woodchips. Any other ideas?

By the way, this site is WONDERFUL! I wish I'd discovered it sooner.

[Sundance]

Welcome!! And you're at the right place.

Post your questions in sections like "Beekeeping 101"
and you'll get faster and more responses.

Also, use the "Search" function and you'll be able
to pull up hundreds of discussions on smokers.:)

Again, glad you're here.