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Welcome, and remember all things need a home ...KIds....HoneyBee's...you. If there is one thing I have found is that so many people will tell you they are allergic to Bee's, but most really are not. One way you can quickly disprove if the child is really allergic Is to ask what type of epi-pen they keep on hand, and what type of medication. If the child really is allergic, they will gladly share that information. When I broght bees to our sportsman club I was told that one of our senior members was highly allergic. When I asked him he said that he wasn't allergic at all...he just had a drink one summer and he swallowed a bee which stung the inside of his throat, and was rushed to the emergency room. So take with a grain of salt.
Place the hive facing southeast as far away on property as possible that hopefully gains a great deal of morning light, and be proactive with the family next door as much as possible.
With regard to 90 pounds the first year, they likely will produce that much in the bottom two brood chambers, but that all get left for them for the winter. It unlikely they will produce enough to get up into a medium super for you to remove any excess.
To remain "Natural", treat in the Fall, and again next spring with 3-4 weeks worth of ApLifeVar (3 wafers). that means that you will need to order 3 packages from like Brushy Mountain or another supplier.
Welcome, and good luck.
Place the hive facing southeast as far away on property as possible that hopefully gains a great deal of morning light, and be proactive with the family next door as much as possible.
With regard to 90 pounds the first year, they likely will produce that much in the bottom two brood chambers, but that all get left for them for the winter. It unlikely they will produce enough to get up into a medium super for you to remove any excess.
To remain "Natural", treat in the Fall, and again next spring with 3-4 weeks worth of ApLifeVar (3 wafers). that means that you will need to order 3 packages from like Brushy Mountain or another supplier.
Welcome, and good luck.