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Monthly Archives: February 2007

Overwintered Hives

22-Feb-07

The value of overwintered hives can’t be overstated.  They have such an advantage over hives started as packages in the spring. 
In the Northeast, packages aren’t usually started until some time in April.  After they are put into a hive, these new bees typically need to build comb.  If you have a virgin queen, she needs [...]

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Winter Losses

11-Feb-07

The weather is a bit warmer lately.  The thermometer read 35° F yesterday, so I fed each hive half a quart of syrup.  (Only half a jar so the glass wouldn’t break if the syrup froze in the night.)
Since the sun was shining and there was no wind, I checked each hive by opening the [...]

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