I'm a brand new beekeeper. I installed 2 hives from packages less than 2 weeks ago. The colonies are not yet strong and I was using entrance reducers as recommended. But today it is in the upper 70's and everything is in bloom; dandelions all over the place; apple blossoms galore. I wanted my bees to make the most of the first great day of spring in this area and I was concerned about the hives getting too warm so I pulled the entrance reducers completely and figure I'll put them back in place this evening.
I still have hive top feeders on but I am guessing that with so much in bloom, robbing should not be a problem.
Am I on the right track?
I still have hive top feeders on but I am guessing that with so much in bloom, robbing should not be a problem.
Am I on the right track?