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Thank you everyone.

The frames have the plasti-cell foundation (from Mann Lake) and they are the same frames as the rest in the hive. The clover is indeed in bloom. It seems like last year they...

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It has been nearly a month but the bees in the original hive, from which I removed four frames, have not drawn much comb. They have attached their old frames to the four new frames,...

Success! Thank you everyone for your input and advice. It finally warmed up enough for the drones to actually fly and not just stagger about in a stupor. I had a long talk with the bees about my...

Thanks for the encouragement devdog and thanks for that update kopeck.
You've all been extremely helpful, and I am grateful.
Shouldn't be long now. I didn't see any drones yesterday but the...

Wow - thanks everyone! I have never heard of Thermacell, I may have to look that one up. The Bug-off sounds perfect since it is natural. I've made my own oil combinations too but I've been leery...

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Black flies will come right through my bee veil and I was wondering what the opinions were amongst beekeepers about using bug repellant while working with the bees. Having black flies...

Thanks everyone for the advice. It seems that introducing a queen would have been a more prudent choice for a beginner like myself. I had read that one could simply take the queen and four frames...

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Would like to split my first hive into two after a successful wintering. I already have the second hive set-up. I would be grateful for any advice regarding when it is appropriate (or...

Well now, that was quite a Welcome indeed. Thank you all for your advice and insight. I did check on the bees and they seemed very plentiful and quite active. I gave them some hard candy since I...

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This is my first year with honeybees. I got my first nuc this spring so this is my first winter with the bees. I confess to being a little nervous. Right now I am struggling with...