Hive inspections – Keeping Backyard Bees

Assessing Hive Temperament

Nicole Gennetta — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 20:11:27 +0000

Have you ever wondered why one hive may act differently than others? Or maybe why your once gentle hive is suddenly out to sting anything that moves? Hive temperament can be somewhat subjective (as some people are more tolerant of froggy bees than others), however, there is generally variation from one hive to the other. […]

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HOW TO CRUSH FEWER BEES

Hilary Kearney — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:01:45 +0000

When other beekeepers observe me working my hives, I often get comments about how gentle I am with my bees. I make a conscious effort not to crush any bees, but until recently, I did not realize how abnormal this was. Unfortunately, all you have to do is get on YouTube to see how most beekeepers […]

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My Version of Inspecting a Hive

Gene Rene' — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 21:33:45 +0000

Each hive inspection is different because each colony is different, and there are other variables to consider like the time of year for example. These variables will determine what you will do upon inspection. With practice you’ll get the knack, so be patient and you’ll soon be a seasoned beekeeper ready to tackle any situation.

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What Happened To the Drones?

Nancy Buffington — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 12:16:19 +0000

What happened To the Drones The weather has started cooling in NE Ga, and hive activity has changed with the season. One very noticeable change is the drone activity. As I walk the bee yard observing the hives and performing final inspections of the season, it is not uncommon to see lots of drones wandering […]

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Beekeeping Journal

Nancy Buffington — Thu, 28 May 2015 00:30:25 +0000

In order to remember what was going on in each of my hives between inspections or even from season to season I find it helpful to use a beekeeping journal.

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Reasons for Hive Inspections

Nancy Buffington — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 23:37:31 +0000

Each time I open the hive, I risk injuring or killing the queen. Each time I open the hive I set the hive back. The bees have to repair what I messed up! When I first started as a backyard bee keeper I loved to look in the hives. I wanted to get in there every few days to check things out. I did not realize there should be a PURPOSE for each inspection. Here I share some reasons for hive inspections.

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Right Conditions for Inspections

Nancy Buffington — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 15:38:06 +0000

Are Conditions Right to Inspect the Hive?
When is the best time of day to inspect your hives? Does the weather play a part in inspections? I would like to share a little of what I have discovered over four years of beekeeping.

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