well i am rolling in to my 3rd summer with bees and they made it for the first time,
today is +13C and they are flying i saw some bees that had white spots.
what is that stuff?
what is that stuff?
It looks like they found some powdered sugar or the white foam color is rubbing off on them.
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so i should have nothing to weary about then? i have some raw sugar on the top board right now but its coarse i was thinking it looked alot like icing sugar
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That’s probably what it is.
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few lol they are REALLY active today almost mid summer levels i had last year its really nice to see,
what pollen are they finding? i live in the Calgary alberta area and i don’t see anything blooming (i also put a pollen patty on the hive 5 days ago)
on the foam [quote=“BeeAlberta, post:1, topic:21347”]
That is serious insulation there, well done.
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Also the “tricky” season is far from over. Now through mid-April is when to expect the most hive loss. As long as you keep food in contact with the cluster you’ll be good.
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So true - I went out three days ago to check on my survivors and gave them a new winter patty & they pounced on it. I’m thinking they might have almost ripped thru it by now because it’s been raining & very windy here, no chance to forage on all the crocuses and maples!
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Thanks i didnt want to take any chances this year so went for the 2 inch foam board.
i know there is still a long way to go but last year i lost them in the first 2 months of winter (wasnt even cold yet)
as far as keeping food in contact with them i work away from home so my first day(if it is >7C out) back i open up the top and add more if they need it.
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