I know its been a while since I rapped at ya', so here’s what’s up:
I went upstate on Tuesday to check on the hives, and see how the bees are doing on building out the second deeps. The quick answer is they’re doing great! There are a ton of flowers in bloom up there right now, and the girls seem to be taking full advantage, so I decided to halt the sugar syrup gravy train! It’s actually difficult to walk through the yard without stepping on bees as they are all over the clover flower that is covering a lot of the property. Also – the garden is really coming along and I think we have the bees to thanks for at least some of that.
Both hives are busting at the seams with bees, and both Queen Latifah and Bee-atrice are still laying eggs at a great rate. They have quickly drawn out the comb in the second deeps and are ready for the first honey supers to go on. When I put on the honey supers, I will also add on the Queen Excluder. This is a metal grate of sorts with a grid spacing which allows the worker bees through to make the honey, but is too narrow to let the larger queen through. Exciting stuff!
No stings this week, even though one of the bees got under my veil. I’m not sure how I dodged that bullet. On the last inspection, which I didn’t post an update for I got stung under the armpit, and Nicole got one on the foot while working in the garden that weekend, so they will be reflected in the sting counter this week.
Anyway, check out some of the pictures that I took on this last inspection. It’s not getting any easier to take photos while doing the solo inspection. I think I need an assistant!
be careful, mayne!
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