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Better than any of the Drama shows on TV! Thanks Pat. Good catch. J

In the future, if you have another hive, put a frame or two of brood in. It usually "locks" them into their hive. But it sounds like they were determined to leave. J

Those mud daubers are real jerks. J

As has been stated by BDT123, OAV at any time of the year will not kill your hive. However, if you only treated once in November and did not use any other treatments before that, your hive may die...

Did you address the fence weakness? If not, all your efforts will be in vain because its likely the bear will be back. Call your game warden and ask if its legal to bait your fence. If it is (or if...

I am assuming the OP is a small time hobbyist based on his post. I wouldn't spend $100 on a bucket blanket when I could bottle it up now and if it crystallizes, put as many jars in the dishwasher as...

I have not had any sealer hold up well on my sidewalks and patio, so I will not recommend one. However, whatever sealer you use, add some shark grip or similar product which will make the floor less...

Put it in jars. It will be a lot easier to de crystallize. Its only anybody's guess as to how long before it re-crystallizes again unless you heat it above a certain temp. The temp escapes me. J

Looks good! Professionally done (except I could do without the guy that surprises us). J

Well said Tennessee Bees. J

Randy Oliver is conducting ongoing experiments with OAV extended release" shop towels". Pray tell why you take his research with a grain of salt because of that. Most would say he is doing us a great...

As I said, timing of treatments depends on location. But the bee and mite cycles still matter where you are. If you see no reason why, read some Randy: scientiificbeekeeping.com

Not pointing to anyone in particular, but I do think that it is critical to know the mite cycle and the bee cycle and to treat at the right time. This will differ by location of course. It is tricky...

If you aren't adding pollen sub or feeding sugar in small amounts which can stimulate brooding, then they will determine when to shut off brooding so I wouldn't worry about it. But it does appear...

Love the responses, especially MB's continuing education courses. I'm too small to give an educated response, but experienced enough to say Good Luck. J

Or use the plastic rods and slow down. J

They fill the metal ones too. Put them in the freezer and then clean with hive tool or putty knife. I find that the plastic ones are easier to clean because you can bend them and the wax and propolis...

Another vote for the paint cans. Cheap, effective and no beetle issues. Also good for storing left over syrup. I just put a piece of painters or duct tape over the holes and it stays fresh until...

Wow, that's remarkable. How long did it take them? I assume the set up is the same as the others? J

A couple people have said that the bees reaction is because its cold. The OP said it was 60f. I think that most people in the northern climes would consider 60f perfectly warm enough for bees. I...

Can't think of a book right now that would suit your tastes, but if you want something to read that will occupy a lot of your time, you should download the numerous threads on making sugar bricks. J

Excellent vid Paul. I plan on giving the women in my life kits to make lip balm this xmas. I hope you don't mind if I include a link to your youtube. J

She was reacting to your headlamp. You are asking for trouble opening a hive at night with a light unless its a red light. J

Wonderful story JW, thanks. J

I put out 5 frames of deep brood combs to spray with BT and before I got back to do it, there were lots of bees cleaning up some nectar in the comb. So I left it for them and brought them in at dark...