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How tight does this valve need to be on a Maxant tank? Is hand tight enough? You folks who have Maxant tanks, how did you tighten this valve? I was never a good plumber. Just purchased a new tank...

Bees were really busy about two weeks ago which was earlier than normal. Not sure what they were working. Then came the cooler wet weather and things have come to a standstill. Very few days have...

I had one last year to build under a five frame box. When I went to remove it they had moved inside.

Welcome! Enjoy the bees.

Welcome Major! Good luck with your bees when they come along. Have fun!

Here in Northern Mississippi I usually hear of swarms last part of March but not this year. This has been a cool wet spring and I have not heard of a single swarm. We have had very few sunny days and...

Welcome, Have fun.

I am a little north of you but we have had pretty cold weather for March, in the 20's at night. Some of my nucs and weaker hives have lost some brood to the cold. Being so early in the year I think I...

My wife decorates cakes. Instead of using the buckets she makes her own. The icing is made from powdered sugar , crisco, vanilla or butter creme flavoring and a little water. When she uses fondant...

If their entrances are 30ft apart I would guess there is more than one colony. Only way to tell is when the weather warms begin at one end and remove some siding. If there is more than one you will...

First part of March is always the toughest time for me. If I lose bees it will be in the next 2-3 weeks. When the weather begins to warm and the bees begin to hatch they can eat a lot of stores in a...

Same here, I have seen hives produce as many as seven small supers and hives in the same yard produce almost nothing. I figure a good strong hive will produce at least 2-3 supers in my area if in a...

Welcome from North Central Mississippi. Where is Lena? Looked for you on my map but unable to locate. Good luck with the honey.

Was wondering if anyone here has purchased one of these tanks. Looks like they have many different sizes. I like the idea of locking the top down. I personally do not know the brand or where they...

I agree with Ross. I always do a cutout. Simply cut the log into about 3ft section and split open. Remove the brood and rubber band into frames. Scoop and brush the bees into the new hive or onto the...

In early spring when I begin to see specks of new wax being built I know they are collecting nectar. If on foundation, they will begin to draw it out. If fully drawn comb there will be specks of new...

I agree, it is crystalized honey. Some varieties will crystalize sooner than others.

Nice picture, thanks for sharing. Warm spell in north Mississippi. In the 70's today and tomorrow then turning cooler. Bees everywhere today looking for a flower.

How are supers supposed to be stored after being sprayed with bt? Closed up or left open?

Will do

I agree, they will draw out the foundation as they need it. There has to be a flow for the bees to draw out the foundation. This late in the year it is sometimes tough to get them to draw comb. One...

Someone above, just getting you prepared. Bees will sting occasionally, enjoy!

I am 62, diabetic 30 years, on insulin entire time now with pump. I use honey on a regular basis. My Dr says honey is ok for me, just count the carbs and account for them. I have never had problems...

Thank for sharing. Great job!

I have had good luck spraying the area with Kilz after all the comb is removed. I think the Kilz will hide the scent.