Drones in NC?

[LT]

Any one seen any drones in NC yet? I looked today and had a little drone brood.

[peletier]

I had all twelve hives open Monday. Saw only a few drone cells. None flying as of today. The workers are sure busy. Lots of pollen coming in.

[Sherpa1]

Saw drones in 2 hives today in Moore County

[nc checkers]

I saw a drone land on the landing board of a strong hive and walk in.

This was on a warm day around New Year's Day

[shughes]

I went through all my hives this past weekend. About 10% had drones and white wax.

[Ski]

Went through 3 hives yesterday and did not see any drones or drone brood. Did have one hive with 3 capped queen cells, will be intresting to see how that works out.

[B&N Bees]

Went through ten hives this past Saturday. Three were lost. Saw several drones in the surviving six as well as loads of bees in five of the six remaining hives.