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That has worked for me(bee candy, pollen patties, etc.) and did not cut any openings, the bees got there on their own.

Ok, my bees survived the winter. I have all kinds of cross comb on the bars. I left them last year because winter was coming. Do I try and straighten them out now by removing the comb and all? ...

Is it too late to try and harvest? If there are small amounts of brood do you cut it out or chop the comb, drain &strain? First time with tbh

I had a hive swarm this year but caught it. I placed it in a nice spot and it really took off until about three weeks ago. Everything just seemed to stop. I saw evidence of a Queen over the summer...

I accidentally purchased an 8 frame queen excluder. I have ten frame boxes. Any ideas concerning a way to use the 8 frame excluder on the ten frame boxes?

I had my honeysuper and frames wrapped in plastic in my garage. They got very moldy. Can I use them after cleaning them up? Frames were mostly wooden, but two were plastic.

Matt, thanks!
Are you the guy who did the "Out of the blue sky" clips on YouTube? I learned a lot from those. Thanks again.
Mac

Hi, I have the cross comb problem with my tbh. I have seen several references to rubber bands and reattaching, but no really clear directions. Do you know of any links for this? Most of the cross...

Hi, I have the cross comb problem with my tbh. I have seen several references to rubber bands and reattaching, but no really clear directions. Do you know of any links for this? Most of the cross...

What are some native flower species that my bees will go for in New York state?

I'm in central NY and have been giving my bees bee candy. The weather is going to be warm for the next week, but after that it could get cold again. My question is do I continue with the bee candy,...

Mg, amount of sugar per quart of water?

To feed in a cold environment. So, from the responses I am going with fondant or sugar candy as suggested by mgolden.(?)

I was going to make "grease patties" with Cisco, sugar, and wintergreen oil to feed my hive. Is that just as good as fondant from the catalogs?

If sticking with the homemade patties can I add...

Are pollen patties with essential oils as good or better than sugar patties?

So, i can just brush the bees off without using an escape or chemical?
Will the bees continue to make honey into the fall?

Do I need a bee escape gizmo when using the "bee Go" products? Or do the bees move down and stay away with the bee Go or similar product?

How do I know the flow is ending?

Should I continue weekly inspections after having placed my supers on top of the hive? If so other than looking for a full super what should I be looking for?

If the super(s) are full do I simply...

I have one super on now. Do I wait until it is full and then switch it out with a new one or add another on top now and wait until they are both full?

Thanks,

Do you harvest both when they are full? Can you switch the empty one with the new one?

BMac

I am new to beekeeping this year. How many supers do I use when the bees are ready to make honey for me?