Dead-out help (&how to remove pollen manually from a cell?)

[chau06]

I’m not sure how best to store pollen frames but I imagine that wrapping them up and freezing might be a decent way to keep them for future use. There was this post a while back that might have some good info for you.

Do I need to feed my bees pollen substitute?

Hi Bianca…nicely worded original post…emphasizing the nuances in beekeeping environments. For beekeepers that are in areas where extended periods lapse between pollen flows, it may be prudent to use a pollen substitute. In my case this happens twice a year…spring and fall. [photo (2)] So far this spring, I have fed patties once already…2 weeks ago…and will do so once again in a weeks time. I feed the stronger hives 3 patties (about 3 lbs total) each feeding so they get alot. I’m amazed how …