Got what i needed to make a batch of hbh for my bees, but realized i got liquid lecithin rather than granules. is it okay to substitute? I tried making a batch but didn't get far, the liquidy syrup doesn't seem to dissolve, brought water up to just about boiling. Any tricks? or do i just need granules...
I made my own screened bottom board after witnessing my bees drag out dead brood that didn't make it out of the comb ( varroa mites ). And seeing many more dead on the ground in front of the hive. So i went to Home depot and the choice was either 1/4 inch steel mesh or screen door ( which i figured was way to small). I thought maybe if the 1/4inch was to big i could double it up and run the second off center of the first...or should i just try to find 1/8th inch screen? Any idea where?
I cut grooves in for a slide tray so i can check varroa levels...got the old bottom board under a magnifying glass and find several mites.
would love any feed back ! thanks )
Pablo
I made my own screened bottom board after witnessing my bees drag out dead brood that didn't make it out of the comb ( varroa mites ). And seeing many more dead on the ground in front of the hive. So i went to Home depot and the choice was either 1/4 inch steel mesh or screen door ( which i figured was way to small). I thought maybe if the 1/4inch was to big i could double it up and run the second off center of the first...or should i just try to find 1/8th inch screen? Any idea where?
I cut grooves in for a slide tray so i can check varroa levels...got the old bottom board under a magnifying glass and find several mites.
would love any feed back ! thanks )
Pablo