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Good morning, friends,

My ladies are ready to swarm! I inspected my 3 colonies yesterday and 1 is within 48 hours of renting an airbnb before buying a new condo and the other has swarm cells just getting ready to be capped.

The problem is I have not seen my queens in the year I've been learning how to do this. I know when they are there, but I just never see them. I was slow and intentional yesterday trying to find her as I went thru to do the split, but no dice.

Anyone willing to get in there with me and find these two ladies before they leave? Would be looking for help anytime tomorrow 4-12 (Sunday) or Monday after 12. I'm in Ellicott City in the Dunloggin neighborhood.

Thanks in advance!

Feel free to call or text,

I went out to my two hives today, and found at least 50 bees crawling around the ground. They are not able to fly, even when picked up off the ground. I split the colony earlier this week, and both colonies have healthy queens. My last mite check was april 1st, and it was 4.5% and i am currently treating with formic pro. I looked at several, and some had normal wings, and some did not. I did a hive inspection yesterday, and there were no bees on the ground. I am concerned it may be tracheal mites or deformed wing disease from mites. My previous mite check in march was 1%. How do i tell the difference between the two?

Does the old frames you put in a Swamp Trap need to be 100% honey free. To stop robbing? I'm setting one up (first time). Two frames I plan have some honey in the corner. Less than a hand print size all together on both frames. Dig it out? Wash it out? Leave it alone? Thanks,

I'm contemplating moving to Mediums for Brood Boxes. Still ten frames. Since I started 7 years ago I did the standard, two deeps for brood and supers on top. Moving all the brood into three mediums, maybe. Is that enough room to have space for Springtime population increases? Doe that configuration survive the Winter well? What do others do?

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Another important aspect is its variety. Honey differs based on floral sources…

I have medium wired wax frames available again this year. $30 for package of 5 frames. 10 or more frames $5.50 per frame in 5 frame packages. (10 frames $55, 15 frames $82.50, 20 frames $110 etc.). I also buy these frame parts in bulk from Mann Lake and am happy to demonstate how I put them together for anybody interested as well as selling parts (Wired Foundation without hooks, Medium frames with holes for wires) if you want to assemble your own.

I am still recovering from my shoulder surgery and am unable to attend meetings yet, however I can arrange for another member to bring frames to a meeting if you pre-purchase them. Otherwise I am available at home most anytime for picking up frames. You can reach me at 443-691-5916 or on the web at https://allviewbees.com.

Ron Miller

Fellow Beekeepers,

I'm going to purchase the Mann Lake Wired Foundation With Hooks for Medium Wedge Top/Split Bottom Bar Frames - 5 5/8" X 16 3/4"

To get a better price, I can coordinate a better price if we order 250 or more.  Here's the breakdown: does not include shipping or taxes.

Pkg of 10 - $3.30

Pkg of 50 - $2.80

Has anyone given these new hive designs a try? They are kinda pricey IMO but was wondering if anyone found them to be worth it.

I’m starting to work on my expansion plan and decided to do four Apimaye Hives for Heroes edition. I’m going to do a deep and medium brood box with wood medium supers.