Hive check

[Skyvalhunter]

Buddy of mine with 25 hives in the Methow uses powdered sugar to treat his mites.

[Basket Rack]

It looks like they are doing well.  I remember with my first hive, I wanted to look in it every couple of days to just see what they were doing.  If you ask 10 beekeeper how to control mites you will get 10 answers.   I use screened bottom boards and try to avoid putting to many chemicals in my hives.  I am on the west side of the state so moisture in the hive is our big enemy in the winter, so good ventilation I have found is key to limiting losses.

[TheHunt]

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[Come Get Some]

My wife sells Queens and nucs here in Western Washington. She operates 250+ hives all by her self. Look up Miller compound honey bees and agriculture. Her name is Lauri. She has a facebook page and website. It is Followed all over the world. Not many have more knowledge than she does. Ask around and you will probably get steered her way

[jackmaster]

Random question and not trying to hijack, but would that destroy a person with allergies to have a hobby like that? I never thought of it before, but now seeing all that pollen...

actually it's good for you, here is a natural remedy from allergies to heart disease and it increases your metabolism , 1cup 100 degree water, 3 heaping tablespoons of local organic honey 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and lemon if you want, drink on an empty stomach first thing the morning and then again before bedtime..

[jackelope]

Slid the bottom board out last night to check for mites. Saw only 3 and about 5 dead bees. Other than that, things are looking good. They've been in 2 weeks as of last night.