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Guys and Gals I have some questions.
Firstly let me say that my two first hives are ROCKING! Both hives (langstroth)have 4 boxes on so far, I just ordered more. They seem to be doing great and I'm already seeing some honey in the top. So here are my questions.
1. How should I arrange the boxes for winter? My guess is 2 for brood, and 2 with stores of honey. Where do all the extra bees fit? (rocky mountain, high desert climate Western Colorado)
2. I have noticed that they beard way into the night our temps are around 90 day, 60 night. How can I help cool them? (I have screened bottom boards, removed the insert today as a test) I Also have the top cover scooted back so the air hole is open.
3. Is it possible that they are bearding into the night because there isn't much extra space?
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This question is separate.
1. Why don't we as beekeepers try to make swarms that go into the wild to provide a genetic "wall" so that Africanized bees are bred a bit calmer by the time they meet most of the USA? It seems to me that this genetic diversity might help us kick some hive beetle and mite butt!
Again I am a super new beedude. Thanks for all the help!
Firstly let me say that my two first hives are ROCKING! Both hives (langstroth)have 4 boxes on so far, I just ordered more. They seem to be doing great and I'm already seeing some honey in the top. So here are my questions.
1. How should I arrange the boxes for winter? My guess is 2 for brood, and 2 with stores of honey. Where do all the extra bees fit? (rocky mountain, high desert climate Western Colorado)
2. I have noticed that they beard way into the night our temps are around 90 day, 60 night. How can I help cool them? (I have screened bottom boards, removed the insert today as a test) I Also have the top cover scooted back so the air hole is open.
3. Is it possible that they are bearding into the night because there isn't much extra space?
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This question is separate.
1. Why don't we as beekeepers try to make swarms that go into the wild to provide a genetic "wall" so that Africanized bees are bred a bit calmer by the time they meet most of the USA? It seems to me that this genetic diversity might help us kick some hive beetle and mite butt!
Again I am a super new beedude. Thanks for all the help!