Monthly Archives: May 2011

What Should I Do Now?!!

When the weather gets hot your bees might hang out on the outside of the hive – this is commonly called “bearding”  it doesn’t mean that they are going to swarm – even when it’s as extreme as in the … Continue reading

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You Need a Nuc!

If you have a hive of bees you really need a nucleus hive – a small hive that contains 5 or fewer frames. What you can do with a Nucleus Hive: Housing a backup queen – If you only have … Continue reading

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