Hey everyone,
This is my third year BK, I believe that I am in a little bit of a Dilemma.
I overwintered two hives anticipating that once again I wouldn't have any Spring Survivors, but I do.
Both Hives seemed to have made it. There are a few hundred bees coming back to the two hives every afternoon.
I haven't done an inspection yet, I am not sure on what to look for.
From what I have read, I should clean the bottom screens of dead bees, and then manipulate the supers.
My two hives are both made up of mediums only. One hive is three mediums, the other is four.
Last but not least. I have paid for three new packages of bees, and am due to pick them up in a couple of weeks.
( I have a 3rd empty hive ready )
Also; The bees that survived are Italians. My three new incoming bee packages are Russians.
Thanks
This is my third year BK, I believe that I am in a little bit of a Dilemma.
I overwintered two hives anticipating that once again I wouldn't have any Spring Survivors, but I do.
Both Hives seemed to have made it. There are a few hundred bees coming back to the two hives every afternoon.
I haven't done an inspection yet, I am not sure on what to look for.
From what I have read, I should clean the bottom screens of dead bees, and then manipulate the supers.
My two hives are both made up of mediums only. One hive is three mediums, the other is four.
Last but not least. I have paid for three new packages of bees, and am due to pick them up in a couple of weeks.
( I have a 3rd empty hive ready )
Also; The bees that survived are Italians. My three new incoming bee packages are Russians.
Thanks