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There can be several different issues causing them to not take syrup. I would check the following (bigger) items in this order:

1) They have found something that is supplying nectar. Weeds, Aster,...

I've been a competitive LR and High Power shooter most of my years. I have hives in the target zone and mid-range with no problem at all.

Having hives at the firing line within 6 ft of the muzzle...

It works fine without a spacer. Considering the method used to disperse the gel when used in bulk on the sheet, I have never considered using a spacer. Results have been good.

Best of luck.

Are you are seeing this in small numbers across some of your brood frames ? If so, it may be what is termed Bald Brood or Balding Brood. You may find some research on the net but most of the studies...

Just as a note so you don't think Mike Studer (TN State Apiarist) is ignoring you. He was recently (several weeks back) in a vehicle accident and is recovering slowly.

He is a one man operation...

To my understanding, the name associated with this is Bald Brood or Balding Brood if you want to research it a bit more.

The occurrence is being studied at Baton Rouge ARS, plus a few more studies...

Heaflaw,

We lost part of one yard last year to SHB and that gave us several hundred frames to experiment with. We found that the best recovery and acceptance came from freezing at least 3 days,...

MrHappy,

Thanks, yes we always clip a forewing tip for identification purposes.

I know it's one of those bees will do what bees will do things, and hopefully not perceive her as...

Hey Folks,

I have enjoyed reading this forum for a longtime, but I'm not a writer/poster, I'll leave that to the brainy folks.

My question/situation is: During an inspection yesterday I found a...

Mine are on concrete block topped with railroad ties = 16 inches (approx). We have skunks, raccoon and possum in herds around here.

This height seems to work fairly well with those critters.

LP

It would be better to do it ASAP, in daylight and acceptable weather, rather than wait and get a bunch of burr comb on your inner cover and feeder to clean up.

LP

franklinminty,

You need to move your "Inner Cover" above the hive top feeder. The feeder should rest on your super, the inner cover on the top of the feeder. That should clear up the problem on...

Thanks for all your thoughts. Ya'll are a great group and I look forward to talking with more of you.

My concern (thoughts) were toward the odor these things give off during the heat of summer,...

Folks,

Does anyone have an opinion regarding the effects of creosote near your hives ?

I have a large pile of railroad ties that I thought might make several multiple hive stands. My concern is...

Recently emailed Honeymoon regarding sizing on a full suit. Stephanie replied very fast and was helpful, professional and quite personable.

I ordered the suit and received it 2 days earlier than...