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- Fri Oct 30, 2015 9:08 am
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: Bees out at night and swarming lights
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Bees out at night and swarming lights
the last two nights we have had bees around our outdoor light fixtures. I heard that there was a new problem with bees and this behavior was a sign of it. I looked it up and found this website: https://www.zombeewatch.org/ I registered, and I'm going to collect some bees and see if the larvae come o...
- Thu Oct 08, 2015 8:30 am
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: What to do with frames after a hive has absconded
- Replies: 8
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Re: What to do with frames after a hive has absconded
I totally have wax moths and hive beetles. Now I have ants in them. I sprayed for wax moths at the beginning of this year. It's a mess - but there's still a TON of pollen. How do I make sure they are safe to put into another hive next year?
- Wed Oct 07, 2015 5:52 pm
- Forum: Beekeeping 101
- Topic: What to do with frames after a hive has absconded
- Replies: 8
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Re: What to do with frames after a hive has absconded
I've opened my "aggressive" hive to find that they're gone. It looks like hive beetles, and now a strong cover of wax moths. The hive was full of pollen, and I had good hopes for it making it through the winter. I guess I'll toss it all in the freezer. Will I have to cut all the pollen out...