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the half life on all the sprays is that within a few days the spray is useless anyway. If he didn't seven dust the bees I would happily do the cut out and take the bees home. The spray normally...

My first package of bees came from them. they did wonderful. that was 4 springs ago.
The year before last year they had some shipping issues bees arriving dead, It really messed up their ebay...

It sounds like most of the package suppliers are having a hard time meeting ship dates. If you can't find anything check craigslist. There are several ads listed in my area

I am not HHH so I may not do this theory justice but. I will attempt.

Start in spring with all cleaned out brood nests, blow in HFCS to fill up comb. Shake on packages early as suppliers allow....

If there are small hive beetles in your area, do not feed patties. I am not familiar with New York's beetle problem. By the time you get your package they should be able to forage as much pollen as...

In missouri it is the last week of april through june. I would guess add a week or two to that and you would have a general idea.

I actually bought some a few weeks ago from one of our local shops. (I have been out of my honey for months.) Absoultely awesome. Although I can't guarantee the Missouri address is where the...

Probally not broken glass but yes to soaked dead bees the temp changes mess up the vacuum seal on the feeders and they pour out syrup

Check with the major suppliers. You should be able to get it substantially cheaper than that.

A pretty handy rule of thumb is if you think they are to mean then it doesn't matter what I think they are to mean for you.

Is the mean hive queenless or low on stores? If not I would requeen in a few more weeks and get a gentler queen

Once spring really hits I doubt they will utilize the pollen patties. New pagkages about 1 quart a day. Nucs 1 1/2 quart a day.

if you take the frames out it ensures they are going to start drawing comb off the lid of the hive. They utilize voids very quickly. then you will have a mess and lots of destroyed comb.
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Delber it all boils down to the amount of risk you are willing to take. Theoretically boxes are low risk. And many scorch the inside of them with a torch then use.

many throw away all frames. ...

Yes and yes. The drawn comb will be a great asset for a new package and any honey will help them out too. If you have a deep freezer you can fit them in it would be great. You are going to want to...

Used frames? I know you got ripped off. Deep $10 or $15. Frames $1.00 each. Foundation $1.00 each.. max $35 or $45 for local pick up new. You didn't mention if you got a bottom board or...

I have ten hives now. Figure seven will make it through winter. Plan on splittingstrong hives after the flow and keeping any swarms I may get.

I haven't heard of coconut oil yet. What is the theory if you don't mind explaining.

Be careful with the powerlines

wow. :) I would guess they have been there a little longer than the owner was aware of them. Hopefully they are a simple removal.

I would be inclined to guess hornets if you haven't already gone to look at them. I can't imagine not being able to enjoy a deck from a few month old honey bee colony.

Thanks Carol.. unfortunately I have yet to find n association within a reasonable drive. Several groups are around over 75 miles away and I am not keen on evening meetings with long drives.

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I have been tapped to be project leader for the local 4H groups. The information available from 4H I personally feel is lacking.

Recommended reading is from The New Starting Right With Bees...

I would give them a shot. You never know. If you don't want to mess with them I would come up and get them.