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Tag: varroa board

#018 Lose Some, Save some

On October 23, 2018October 23, 2018 By KatkootIn Beekeeping Update2 Comments

No, the situation has not improved since I have last posted an update. Yesterday's mini inspection showed the same symptoms: Four bees seen with deformed wings; the varroa count on the board was 210 (over two days!); one wasp spotted (pathetically) trying to enter the hive and; the weight of the hive seemed O-K.   …

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#016 Autumn Inspections

On October 11, 2018 By KatkootIn Beekeeping Update3 Comments

10th of September 2018. That is the date of the last update that I have shared with you on my beehive. Four inspections have passed in between, but they were only mini ones. The inspections from now on, only really involve a varroa mite drop count on the board, hefting and observing the activity at …

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#013 All my Single Ladies – Independent!

On August 24, 2018August 23, 2018 By KatkootIn Beekeeping Update5 Comments

Arriving at the hive, I was originally worried that I might find a colony starved of all it's honey, especially if more robbing went on during the week that passed. But, oh no! Not these ladies! I cannot express my pride in my (sweet) small colony being able to ward off the bullies time and …

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