This is what you like to see when you open a hive. Unfortunately we are not seeing many hives like this right now. Most hives have not made it through the winter. I am pretty confident that the varroa mites did me in this year, or should I say- my lack of doing the varroa mites in did me in. lol
Well, I have special plans for the varroa mites this year and I hope they don't enjoy the season.
Our first packages of (purchased) bees are scheduled to start arriving at the beginning of April. These packages will be used to build our hive numbers back up. Lord willing, we will learn to keep more hives alive in the future and will not have the need to purchase the package bees. They are not cheap and are hard to get in the numbers required.
What a joy to see your blog! The pictures are great!!
ReplyDeleteThe Alexander Family
You're right . . . I *did* think my house was crowded, but now it seems quite roomy:-).
ReplyDeleteMrs. S.
OH, sorry to hear about your mites- we'll be praying too that they don't have a very good season! Lord willing your bee order will stock you right back up and they will prosper...
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