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You have made me nostalgic, Joseph. I learned my beekeeping in Phoenix in the early 80's. Pollen came in ten months out of the year. No Africanized yet. No mites yet. Pepper trees mesquite,...

I got a couple bee stings yesterday and got a little more local swelling than I would normally get during the "season". I live in Minnesota, so you should infer that I haven't been working my hives...

Ok, thanks to all who responded.

I'm in St. Paul MN. No, I am not experiencing nor expecting a nectar flow anytime soon. I am doing what every Minnesotan does in winter, anticipating.

I...

I can see bees bringing pollen into my hives, but how do I know if a honey flow is on?

I don't think I can simply assume where there is pollen there is nectar. Or can I?

If I frequently go...

Here in Minnesota the unusual heat this year has created an unusual impetus to swarm. In other words, it's not your fault. You are doing the right things.

Maybe now is a good time to take a...