Hello all,
I'm new to the site and had two questions that I was hoping to get some educated answers to. My family started Beekeeping months ago, needless to say I myself have gotten attached! If this post belongs in another area of the forum I apologize.
1: I plan on using Carniolan next spring (3 Colonies), I've heard that these are good bees all around and swarming seems to be the only problem. I understand queen cells at the bottom of the Frame indicate a soon to come Swarm, and removal of these will take care of the problem along with adding another tier. Am I wise to start with Carniolan or should I go with another subspecies.
2: For anybody living in 6 Bravo climate area, what am I to really look for as far as diseases. I REALLY don't want to use treatments and chemicals for my Bees but is it Inevitable for my area? (Sparta, North Carolina).
Thank you all so much for your time, this forum looks awesome!
- Lex
I'm new to the site and had two questions that I was hoping to get some educated answers to. My family started Beekeeping months ago, needless to say I myself have gotten attached! If this post belongs in another area of the forum I apologize.
1: I plan on using Carniolan next spring (3 Colonies), I've heard that these are good bees all around and swarming seems to be the only problem. I understand queen cells at the bottom of the Frame indicate a soon to come Swarm, and removal of these will take care of the problem along with adding another tier. Am I wise to start with Carniolan or should I go with another subspecies.
2: For anybody living in 6 Bravo climate area, what am I to really look for as far as diseases. I REALLY don't want to use treatments and chemicals for my Bees but is it Inevitable for my area? (Sparta, North Carolina).
Thank you all so much for your time, this forum looks awesome!
- Lex