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Which bees are the best?

Bees can develop rapidly in spring, or slowly, or in between. Carnica bees (Carniolans) are usually known to develop rapidly in spring, while black bees (A. m. mellifera, AMM) usually develops slowly. If the bees are developing quickly, they eat

Erik May 18, 2017May 18, 2017 Breeding, Disease resistance, Management, Overwintering, Spring Read more

Food control again, soon increase

A month ago I did the first food control after winter. Spring was then still cold then in the beginning of March. A number of dead colonies were brought home. I divided the combs in three groups, food combs, empty

Erik April 15, 2015 Management, Overwintering Read more

Bedding down

I live on 59 degrees north and 15 degrees east in Sweden. It can be quite cold in winter and bees can’t usually leave the hive a single time from about November until about middle of March, sometimes late in

Erik November 30, 2014December 1, 2014 Management, Overwintering Read more

Prepared for winter

Prepared for winter

It’s been a very busy time for some time now. From about August 5 to August 25 all supers above queen excluder are harvested and honey extracted, the third removal for the season. Those colonies showing wingless bees on the

Erik September 24, 2014September 27, 2014 Featured, Management, Overwintering Read more

First increase, the first apiary

A couple of days ago I started for the new season, to check colonies for need of food and for increase of space for bees and brood. I want to give you some glimpses. I checked four apiaries that afternoon.

Erik April 19, 2014April 19, 2014 Breeding, Elgon, Management, Overwintering Read more

Spring after winter in Indiana

Spring after winter in Indiana

Larry from Indiana wrote me March 30 about spring approaching at his side of the globe on about 39° latitude: Mother Nature continues to exact her winter revenge in the Midwest USA. Once again rain mixed with snow dominates the

Erik March 31, 2014 Featured, Management, Overwintering Read more
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