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old-dog
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New package

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I installed my new bees friday at about 1:00 PM should I check on my Queen tomorrow or tuesday? The bees seem to be doing great they or in and out some even loaded with pollen today. When should i take mt intrence reducer out also? thanx in advance. By the way passed my written test also.
Wally
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Post by Wally »

Other beeks will tell you to check them Mon. or Tue. If they were mine, I would check them Fri. about 1 pm.

Leave the reducer on for 3 weeks, maybe longer. The bees you have will be dieing off and it will be 3 to 4 weeks before any more begin to emerge.

Congrats on passing the test.
old-dog
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Post by old-dog »

Thanks for the reply
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