MARY'S CHRONICLE 2011

September 25, 2011

r-BB, SR, DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, TC

• Add 1 gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

September 15, 2011

r-BB, SR, DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, TC

• Add 1 gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

September 4, 2011

r-BB, SR, DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, TC

• Add 1 gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

August 28, 2011

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r-BB, SR, DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, TC

• Add 1 gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

August 21, 2011

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r-BB, SR, DHB1, DHB2, IS, IC, TC

• Remove Imirie Shim (IS)
• Remove Inner Cover (IC)
• Add Hive Top Feeder (HTF)
• Add Vent Box (VB)
• Add 1 gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

July 9, 2011

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 BB, SR, DHB1, DHB2, QE, MHS1, IS, MHS2, IC, TC

• Remove all Honey Supers
• Remove Queen Excluder
• EXTRACT HONEY
• Add Entrance Reducer (r)

June 1, 2011

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BB, SR, DHB1, DHB2(bt), QE, MHS1, IS, IC, TC

• Add Medium Honey Super (MHS2) - undrawn foundationless
• Remove beetle traps (bt)

May 20, 2011

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BB, SR, DHB1, DHB2(bt), MHS1, IC, TC

• Eggs on 3 frames in MHS1
• Remove and chill egg frames
• Add modified Queen Excluder (QE)
• Return chilled frames
• Add Imirie Shim (IS)

May 16, 2011

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BB, SR, DHB1, DHB2(bt), MHS1, IC, TC
DHB1 = 10 frame, 8 PC & 2 CW
                              4 brood frames
DHB2 = 10 frame, 8 PC, 1 CW & 1 Foundationless
                              8 brood frames
MHS1 =10 frame, 7 Foundationless & 3 PC
Queen Spotted = yes, frame 7 - DHB2
Brood Present = yes
Brood Pattern = spotty
Drone Cells = yes
Population = good
Condensation = no
Pests = Chalkbrood

• Pile of Chalkbrood outside entrance
• Removed comb, frame 7 of DHB2 solid drone
• Remove Swarm cups

May 9, 2011
r-BB, SR, DHB1, DHB2(bt), MHS1, IC, TC

• Remove Entrance Reducer

April 27, 2011
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r-BB, SR, DHB1, DHB2 , MHS1, HTF, VB, TC
Pests = odd dark debris in cells

• Remove HTF
• Add IC
• Add 1 SHB Beetle Trap (bt) to DHB2 w/mineral oil
• Cut out  all comb on 1 frame DHB2 (drone)
• Remove VB

April 20, 2011

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r-BB, SR, DHB1, DHB2, MHS1, HTF, VB, TC

• Frames remain undrawn
• Remove 3 undrawn foundationless frames from MHS1
• Add 3 partially drawn PC frames
• Spray frames w/ 1:1 syrup

April, 19, 2011
r-BB, SR, DHB1, DHB2, MHS1, HTF, VB, TC

• Add 1 gal. 1:1 syrup w/ACV & Thyme oil

April 16, 2011

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r-BB, SR, DHB1, DHB2, MHS1, IC, VB, TC

• Remove IC
• Add HTF
• Add 1 gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV & Thyme oil

April 3, 2011

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r-BB, DHB1, DHB2, MHS1, IC, VB, TC

• Add Slatted Rack (SR)

March 22, 2011

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r-BB, DHB1, DHB2, MHS1, IC, VB, TC
DHB1 = 10 frames, Plasticell
                               Brood frames = 6/10
DHB2 = 10 frames, Plasticell
                               Brood frames = 4/10
MHS1 = 10 frames, Foundationless
                               Drawn out = 0/10 
Queen Spotted = yes DHB1/f3
Brood Present = yes
Brood Pattern = solid
Drone Cells = yes
Population = good
Condensation = no
Pest = Chalkbrood

• Create Nuc#1
• Remove 2 egg frames from DHB1
• Add 2 undrawn foundationless frame to DHB1
• Remove 1 egg frame from DHB2
• Add 1 undrawn foundationless frame to DHB2
• Removed all bees clinging to quiet box (approx 1 frame)

March 12, 2011

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r-BB, DHB1, DHB2,  HTF, VB, TC
DHB1 = 10 frames, Plasticell
                               Brood frames = 5/10
DHB2 = 10 frames, Plasticell
                               Brood frames = 3/10
Queen Spotted = didn't Look
Brood Present = yes
Brood Pattern = solid
Drone Cells = yes
Population = good
Condensation = none
Pests = Chalkbrood

• Replace 1 frame in DBH2 w/ undrawn foundationless
• Add 1 Medium Honey Super (MHS1) - undrawn foundationless
• Remove HTF
• Add IC

February 18, 11
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r-BB, DHB1, DHB2, IC, i-VB, T-cover
DHB1 = 10 frames, Plasticell foundation

Brood Frames = 0/10

DHB2 = 10 frames, Plasticell foundation

Brood Frames = 3/10

Queen Spotted = yes
Brood Present= yes
Brood Pattern = solid
Drone Cells = no
Population = good
Condensation = minor
Current Pest = none

• Pollen & Nectar begin 2/17/11
• Queen on frame #3 in DHB2
• Remove old Pollen patty
• Remove IC
• Remove insulation from VB
• Add HTF
• Add 1 gal. 1:1 tea/syrup (poplar, maple, basswood, thyme, ACV)

JANUARY 25, 11
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r-BB, DHB1, DHB2, DBH3, IC, i-VB , T-cover
DHB1 = 10 frames, Plasticell foundation

Brood Frames = 0/10

DHB2 = 10 frames, Plasticell foundation

Brood Frames = 0/10

DHB3 = 10 frames, Crimped-Wire foundation

Brood Frames = 0/10

Population = critical, low, moderate, good, (high)
Condensation = none, (minor), major

• Remove DHB3 
• Frames in freezer

January 19, 11
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r-BB, DHB1, DHB2, DBH3, IC, VB, T-cover
DHB1 = 10 frames, Plasticell foundation

Brood Frames = 0/10

DHB2 = 10 frames, Plasticell foundation

Brood Frames = 0/10

DHB3 = 10 frames, Crimped-Wire foundation

Brood Frames = 0/10

Population = critical, low, moderate, good, (high)
Condensation = none, (minor), major

• Remove Apistan Strips
• Add Insulated VB - 1 of 3 holes open (i-VB)
• Add 1/2 a Pollen Patty on top of frames in top box

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