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Wally, if not spraying, do you still install by shaking or by removing frames and setting package in? Tips would be appreciated.

Thanks Wally. I'll check it out and get back to you if needed.

Thanks for your thoughts. New question: What temperature range do you think it is appropriate to spray a new package? I am scheduled to install 2 packages this Friday (3-29) and was planning on spraying.

A couple of books I have read suggest the possible treating of new packages with Fumigilin in the hive top feeder. Also, when would you want to start sugar dusting after installing a new package? How do bees react to sugar dusting compared to sugar/water spraying? Calming or excited reaction? Your t...

Thanks for the replies, guess i'll wait on the drone frame. In regards to posting pics: Copy/insert function, IMG codes, Firefox? I guess you will have to dumb it down for this dinosaur. Bees to arrive this Friday and I thought I would try to post pics of my hive location, custom stand, etc. Thanks ...

I have 3 lb. packages (2) due 3/29 from Triad. I am using all 8 frame mediums. Does anyone have any thoughts on using the "drone comb" frame in a new package? Any or all responses would be appreciated.

Also, can someone explain how one would post a picture in the forum?

Thanks.

pholcomb - let me know how the insulation idea works out for you. I think in part, that is what seems so interesting about beekeeping to me, it is not all set in stone and innovation is up to the individual beekeeps.

Jacobs - thanks for putting post in the right place for me - i'll try to do better in the future. Wally - I will give you a call to discuss my options. ski - I'm new at beekeeping this year and the bees i get this spring will be my first. I have read about re-queening but I'm hesitant to try that ri...

Sorry. I just realized this post should have been in the "wanted" category and I do not know how to change it. I'm a technology dinosaur.

I decided to use 3 lb. packages of "Wayne's bees" for my new hives. Contacted Larry Tate and he replied I was already too late to order for this year. Does anyone know how/where I can obtain some? Thanks.

I just registered today and have been looking through the site trying to find some answers to various questions and i have seen some pics of hives with what looks to be a silver colored insulation wrapped around the hive. I assume this is done to try and help the hive keep warm. If so, how is it ins...