Showing posts with label Colony Chronicle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Colony Chronicle. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

NUC #6 CHRONICLE

September 25, 2011
r-SBB, DNB1, IC, TC
DNB1 = 5 frames, CW
Queen Spotted = yes
Brood Present = yes
Brood Pattern = good
Drone Cells = no
Population = critical low
  • Remove IC
  • Add HTF 
  • Add 1 gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils
  • Bees drawing comb

September 21, 2011
r-SBB, DNB1, IC, TC
DNB1 = 5 frame, CW
Queen Spotted = yes
Brood Present = no
  • Add all equipment
  • 2 frames of Bees from in-yard Swarm
  • Reduce entrance
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Friday, May 27, 2011

MELISSA'S CHRONICLE

September 25, 2011
r-SBB, DHB1, DHB2, MHS1, HTF, VB, TC
  • Add 1 gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils 
  • Hole in HTF screen repaired

September 15, 2011
r-SBB, DHB1, DHB2, MHS1, HTF, VB, TC
  • Add 1 gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

September 4, 2011
r-SBB, DHB1, DHB2, MHS1, HTF, VB, TC
  • Add 1 gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

August 29, 2011
r-SBB, DHB1, DHB2, MHS1, HTF, VB, TC
  • Remove all 4 Medium frames from DHB1
  • Cut Extended comb from above frames
  • Return comb to DHB1 inserted into deep frames

August 28, 2011
r-SBB, DHB1, DHB2, MHS1, HTF, VB, TC
DHB1 = 10 frames, CW
                               brood frames = 5/10
                               honey frames = 5/10
DHB2 = 10 frames, Mix
                               brood frames = 4/10
                               honey frames = 6/10
Queen Spotted = no
Brood Present = yes
Brood Pattern = solid
Queen Cells = Many swarm cups 
Drone Cells = few
Honey Stores = low
Honey Bound = no
Pollen = yes
Population = Very High
Condensation = no
Pests = none
  • Removed all Swarm Cups from DHB2
  • Fewer Drone Cells
  • Add 1 gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

August 24, 2011
r-SBB, DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, TC
  • Add Medium Honey Super, undrawn (MHS1)

August 21, 2011
r-SBB, DHB1, DHB2, IC, TC
  • Remove IC
  • Add HTF
  • Add VB
  • Add 1gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

August 15, 2011
(post link)
r-SBB, DHB1, DHB2, IC, TC
  • Nuc#1 combined into Melissa, DHB2
  • Newspaper method
  • Keep Melissa's Queen

August 7, 2011
r-SBB, DHB1, DHB2, IC, TC
  • Remove all bridge comb
  • Repair broken #1 frame in DHB1
  • Add 10th frame in DHB1, undrawn

July 15, 2011
 SBB, DHB2, DHB1, HTF, VB, TC
  • Remove HTF
  • Remove VB
  • Add IC
  • Reduce Entrance (r)
  • Place DHB2 above DHB1

June 15, 2011
SBB, DHB2, DHB1, HTF, VB, TC
  • Add 1 gal 1:1 syrup

June 14, 2011
SBB, DHB2, DHB1, IC, TC
  • Remove IC
  • Add HTF
  • Add VB
  • Add 1 gal 1:1 syrup

June 1, 2011
SBB, DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, TC
  • Reverse Brood boxes, empty on the bottom
  • Remove HTF
  • Add IC

May 27, 2011
(post link)(link to Nuc Chronicle)
SBB, DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, TC
DHB1 = 10 frame, CW
                              brood frames = 7/9
DHB2 = 10 frame, Foundationless
                              Undrawn
Population = high
  • Bees Hived from Nuc #3
  • Add DHB2 w/10 foundationless frames
  • Add HTF w/ 1 gal 1:1 syrup
  • Add VB

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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

MAB CHRONICLE

September 25, 2011
r-BB, EF, DNB1, DNB2, DNB3, IC, TC
  • Add ½ gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

September 17, 2011
r-BB, EF, DNB1, DNB2, DNB3, IC, TC
  • Add ½ gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

September 15, 2011
r-BB, EF, DNB1, DNB2, DNB3, IC, TC
  • Add ½ gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

September 13, 2011
(post link)
r-BB, EF, DNB1, DNB2, DNB3, IC, TC
  • Colony SWARMED
  • New Queen marked white

September 6, 2011
r-BB, EF, DNB1, DNB2, DNB3, IC, TC
  • Add ½ gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

September 4, 2011
r-BB, EF, DNB1, DNB2, DNB3, IC, TC
  • Add ½ gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

August 29, 2011
r-BB, EF, DNB1, DNB2, DNB3, IC, TC
  • Add ½ gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

August 28, 2011
(post link)
r-BB, EF, DNB1, DNB2, DNB3, IC, TC
  • Add ½ gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

August 23, 2011
r-BB, EF, DNB1, DNB2, DNB3, IC, TC
  • Add ½ gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

August 21, 2011
r-BB, EF, DNB1, DNB2, DNB3, IC, TC
  • Add ½ gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

August 17, 2011 - (Combined with Nuc #4)
r-SBB, EF, DNB1 , IC, TC
  • Combined with Nuc #4
  • Keep Queen
  • Remove Screened Bottom Board (SBB) neighbor's
  • Remove Inner Cover (IC) neighbor's
  • Remove Top Cover (TC) neighbor's
  • Add Bottom Board (BB)
  • Add second Deep Nuc box (DNB2)
  • Add third Deep Nuc box (DNB3)
  • Add 5 undrawn frames, wax foundation
  • Add Inner Cover (IC)
  • Add Top Cover (TC)

June 15, 2011
r-SBB, EF, DNB1, IC, TC
  • Add 1qt 1:1 syrup

June 14, 2011
r-SBB, EF, DNB1, IC, TC
  • Add 1qt 1:1 syrup

May 25, 2011
r-SBB, EF, DNB1, IC, TC
  • Add 1qt 1:1 syrup w/ ACV

May 24, 2011
r-SBB, EF, DNB1, IC, TC
  • Add 1qt 1:1 syrup w/ ACV

May 23, 2011
r-SBB, EF, DNB1, IC, TC
  • Add 1qt 1:1 syrup w/ ACV

May 22, 2011
r-SBB, EF, DNB1, IC, TC
  • Add 1qt 1:1 syrup w/ ACV

May 20, 2011
r-SBB, EF,  MNB1, IC, TC
  • Remove MNB1
  • Add DNB1, 5 frame (old quiet box)
  • Remove all 3 Medium frames
  • Add 5 Deep frames, foundationless

May 18, 2011
r-SBB, EF, MNB1, IC, TC
MNB1 = 5 frame, CW & foundationless
Queen Spotted = yes
Brood Present = no, New Swarm Nuc
Brood Pattern = no, New Swarm Nuc
Drone Cells = no, New Swarm Nuc
Population = 2 pounds
Condensation = no
Pests = no
  • Add all Equipment, borrowed
  • Add only 3 Medium frames
  • Bees from wild swarm in Bedford County
  • Reduce Entrance
  • Add Entrance Feeder & 1:1 syrup w/ ACV
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Friday, May 13, 2011

NUC #4 CHRONICLE

August 15, 2011 - (Combined into Nuc #5)
(post link)
PN
  • End of Nuc #4
  • Queen Pinched
  • All 5 frames placed into DNB for Nuc #5
  • PN put in storage

May 29, 2011
PN = 5 frame, mixed
                          brood frames - 2/5
Queen Spotted = yes
Brood Present = yes
Brood Pattern = good
  • Queen laying

May 25, 2011
r-BB, EF, DHB1, TC 
Queen Spotted = yes
Brood Present = yes (from nuc #3)
Population = Small Swarm, pint and a half of bees
Pests = SHBx1
  • Remove BB, EF, DHB1, TC
  • Add 5 frame plastic nuc (PN)
  • Add 1 foundationless frame

May 20, 2011
r-BB,  DHB1, TC
  • Remove 5 frames (for Nuc #5)
  • Add Entrance Feeder (EF) & 1:1 syrup (internally)
  • Add 1 Medium brood frame from Nuc #3
  • Bees still not active

May 14, 2011
r-BB, DHB1, TC
Queen Spotted = yes
  • Queen found
  • Bees not working??

May 13, 2011
r-BB, DHB1, TC
DHB1 = 10 frame, mixed
                                   brood frames = 0/9
Queen Spotted = no
Brood Present = no, New Swarm Nuc
Brood Pattern = no, New Swarm Nuc
Drone Cells = no, New Swarm Nuc 
Population = Small Swarm, pint and a half of bees
Condensation = no
Pests = no
  • Add all Equipment
  • Bees from Myrina's Swarm
  • Reduce Entrance
  • No proper equipment available
  • Frames are undrawn Plasticell & Foundationless
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Saturday, May 7, 2011

HELÉNA'S CHRONICLE

September 25, 2011
r-SBB, SR, DHB1, DHB2, MHS1, HTF, VB, TC
  • Add 1 gal. 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

September 15, 2011
r-SBB, SR, DHB1, DHB2, MHS1, HTF, VB, TC
  • Add 1 gal. 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

September 7, 2011
(post link)
r-SBB, SR, DHB1, DHB2,  HTF, VB, TC
DHB1 = 10 frame, foundationless
                              6 brood
DHB2 = 10 frame, mix
                              5 brood
Queen Spotted = yes, DBH1 - frame #5
Brood Present = yes
Brood Pattern = good
Queen Cells = no
Drone Cells = yes
Population = very high
Honey Bound = no
Honey Stores = light
Pollen = yes
Condensation = no
Pests = SHB (1)
  • Added Undrawn Medium Honey Super

September 4, 2011
r-SBB, SR, DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, TC
  • Add 1 gal. 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

August 28, 2011
r-SBB, SR, DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, TC
  • Add 1 gal. 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

August 21, 2011
r-SBB, SR, DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, TC
  • Add 1 gal. 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

August 19, 2011
r-SBB, SR, DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, TC
  • Nuc#2 combined into Heléna, DHB2
  • Newspaper method

August 14, 2011
r-SBB, SR, DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, TC
DHB1 = 10 frame, foundationless
                              6 brood
DHB2 = 10 frame, undrawn
Queen Spotted = yes, Marked white
Brood Present = yes
Brood Pattern = good
Queen Cells = no
Drone Cells = yes
Population = low
Honey Bound = no
Honey Stores = light
Pollen = yes
Condensation = no
Pests = no
  • New Queen on frame 10
  • Marked Queen with white dot

July 15, 2011
 SBB, SR, DHB2, DHB1, HTF, VB, TC
  • SWARMED
  • Honey bound
  • DHB2 remains undrawn
  • Place DHB2 above DHB1
  • Remove 8 swarm cells
  • Leave 1 supersedure cell
  • Reduced Entrance

June 18, 2011
r-SBB, SR, DHB1, HTF, VB, TC
  • Add 10 frame DHB2, foundationless
  • Add 1 gal 1:1 syrup
  • Remove Entrance Reducer

June 15, 2011
r-SBB, SR, DHB1, HTF, VB, TC
  • Add 1 gal 1:1 syrup

June 14, 2011
r-SBB, SR, DHB1, IC, TC
  • Remove IC
  • Add HTF
  • Add VB
  • Add 1 gal 1:1 syrup

June 1, 2011
r-SBB, SR, DHB1, HTF, VB, TC
  • Remove HTF
  • Remove VB
  • Add IC

May 25, 2011
r-SBB, SR, DHB1, HTF, VB, TC
  • Add 1 gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV & thyme oil

May 17, 2011
r-SBB, SR, DHB1, HTF, VB, TC
  • Add 1 gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV & thyme oil

May 9, 2011
r-SBB, SR, DHB1, HTF, VB, TC
  • Add 1 gal. 1:1syrup w/ACV & Thyme oil

May 7, 2011
r-SBB, SR, DHB1, HTF, VB, TC
DBH1 = 10 frames, Foundationless
                               Brood frames = 0/10
Queen Spotted = yes
Brood Present = no
Brood Pattern = n/a
Drone Cells = n/a
Population = 3# package
Condensation = no
Pests = none
  • Add all hiveware
  • Add 3# package from Dadant
  • Add 1 gal. 1:1 syrup w/ ACV & Thyme oil

Day one of Heléna

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Thursday, April 14, 2011

NUC # 3 CHRONICLE

May 27, 2011 - HIVED to Melissa
(post link) (link to Hive Chronicle)
SBB, DHB1,  IC, TC
  • Hived
  • Add DHB2 w/10 foundationless frames
  • Remove IC
  • Add HTF w/1 gal syrup
  • Add VB

May 21, 2011
r-SBB, DHB1, IC, TC
  • Remove Reducer (r)

May 16, 2011
r-SBB, DHB1, IC, TC
Queen Spotted = yes, frame 1
  • Balanced frames, Deep-Medium-Deep...
  • Cut out cross comb

May 5, 2011
(post link)
r-SBB, DHB1, IC, TC
  • Marked New Queen - white

May 1, 2011
r-SBB(c), DHB1, IC, TC
  • Open Bottom of SBB

April 21, 2011
(post link)
r-SBB(c), DHB1, TC
  • Add IC

April 14, 2011
r-SBB(c), DHB1, TC
DHB1 = 10 frames, Crimped-wire
                                Brood frames = 5/10
Queen Spotted = Queenless (we think)
Brood Present = yes (6-8 swarm cells)
Brood Pattern = patchy
Drone Cells = yes
Population = moderate
Condensation = no
Pests = none
  • Add all Equipment
  • Add 5 Medium brood frames from neighbors hive
  • Add 5 empty drawn Deep frames from Duchess
 
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Sunday, April 10, 2011

NUC # 2 CHRONICLE


August 19, 2011 - (Combined into Heléna)
r-SBB, SR, DNB1, DNB2, IC, TC
  • End of Nuc #2
  • Queen was caged & placed in neighbors colony Abigale
  • All 10 frames placed in DHB for Heléna
  • Remaining equipment put into storage

May 8, 2011
r-SBB, SR, DNB1, IC, TC
  • Add DNB2 + 5 drawn frames (mixed)

May 5, 2011
(post link)
r-SBB, SR, DNB1, IC, TC
  • Marked New Queen - white

May 1, 2011
r-SBB(c), SR, DNB1, IC, TC
  • Open Bottom of SBB

April 21, 2011
(post link)
r-SBB(c), SR, DNB1, TC
  • Add IC
  • 3 Queen Cells

April 15, 2011
r-SBB(c), SR, DNB1, TC
DNB1 = 5 frames, Crimped-Wire
                              Brood frames = 4/5
Queen Spotted = queenless
Brood Present = yes (queen cells)
Brood Pattern = solid
Drone Cells = yes
Population = good
Condensation = no
Pests = none
  • 2 Capped Queen Cells

April 10, 2011
r-SBB(c), SR, DNB1, TC
DNB1 = 5 frames, Crimped-Wire
                              Brood frames = 4/5
Queen Spotted = queenless
Brood Present = yes
Brood Pattern = solid
Drone Cells = yes
Population = good
Condensation = no
Pests = none
  • Add all equipment
  • Added 4 brood frames from Myrina
  • Added 1 honey frame from Duchess
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

NUC #1 CHRONICLE

August 15, 2011 - (Combined into Melissa)
r-BB, SR, DNB1, DNB2, IC, TC
  • End of Nuc #1
  • Queen Pinched
  • All 10 frames place into DHB for Melissa
  • Remaining Equipment put into storage

April 30, 2011
(post link)
r-BB, SR, DNB1, IC, TC
Pests = Chalkbrood
  • Add DNB2, 5 drawn Plasticell frames

April 21,2011
(post link)
r-BB, EF, SR, DNB1, TC
DNB1 = 5 Frames, CW
                                    Brood Frames = 3/5
Queen Spotted = yes
Brood Present = yes
Brood Pattern = OK
Drone Cells = no
Population = moderate
Condensation = no
Pests = none
  • Remove EF
  • Add IC 
  • 1 Supersedure Cell 

April 20, 2011
(post link)
r-BB, EF, SR, DNB1, TC
  • Add 1 pint 1:1 syrup w/ACV & thyme oil

April 17, 2011
r-BB, SR, DNB1, TC
  • Add Entrance Feeder
  • Add 1 pint 1:1 syrup w/ACV & thyme oil

April 15, 2011
r-BB, DNB1, TC
DNB1 = 5 frames, Crimped-wire
                              Brood frames = 0/5
Queen Spotted = yes
Brood Present = no
Brood Pattern = break in cycle
Drone Cells = no
Population = good
Condensation = no
Pests = none
  • Queen emerged
  • Queen marked with White
  • Added Slatted Rack

April 3, 2011
(post link)
r-BB, EF, DNB1, TC
DNB1 = 5 frames, Crimped-wire
                              Brood frames = 3/5
Queen Spotted = queenless
Brood Present = yes
Brood Pattern = break in cycle
Drone Cells = yes
Population = good
Condensation = no
Pests = none
  • 2 capped Queen Cells
  • 2 uncapped Queen Cells
  • Remove EF

March 22, 2011
r-BB, EF, DNB1, TC
DNB1 = 5 frames, Crimped-wire
                              Brood frames = 3/5
Queen Spotted = queenless
Brood Present = yes
Brood Pattern = solid
Drone Cells = yes
Population = moderate
Condensation = no
Pests = no
  • Added all equipment
  • Added 3 brood frames from Mary
  • Added 2 honey & pollen frames from Duchess
  • Added Entrance Feeder & ½ gal. 1:1 syrup w/ ACV

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Saturday, January 1, 2011

MYRINA'S CHRONICLE

September 25, 2011
r-SBB, SR, DHB1(bt), DHB2, HTF, VB, TC
  • Add 1 gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

September 15, 2011
r-SBB, SR, DHB1(bt), DHB2, HTF, VB, TC
  • Add 1 gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

September 4, 2011
r-SBB, SR, DHB1(bt), DHB2, HTF, VB, TC
  • Add 1 gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

August 28, 2011
r-SBB, SR, DHB1(bt), DHB2, HTF, VB, TC
  • Add 1 gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

August 24, 2011
r-SBB, SR, DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, TC
DBH1 = 10 frame, 3 PC & 7 CW
                              2 brood frames
DBH2 = 10 frame, 5 PC & 5 CW
                              3 brood frames
Queen Spotted = yes; marked white; frame #2 DHB2
Brood Present = yes
Brood Pattern = spotty but OK
Queen Cells = no
Drone Cells = no
Honey Bound = no
Honey Stores = light
Pollen =  yes
Population = fair
Condensation = no
Pests = SHB (3) in DHB1
  • Bees getting into HTF
  • Added Beetle Trap (bt) to DHB1

August 21, 2011
r-SBB, SR, DBH1, DBH2, 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
 SBB, SR, DBH1, DBH2, QE, MHS1, IS, MHS2, IC, TC
  • Remove all Honey Supers
  • Remove Queen Excluder
  • Extract Honey
  • Add Entrance Reducer (r)

June 1, 2011
(post link)
SBB, SR, DHB1, DHB2, QE, MHS1   , IC, TC
  • Add 10 frame Medium honey super (MHS2), foundationless undrawn
  • Add Imirie Shim between Honey Supers (IS)

May 29, 2011
SBB, SR, DHB1, MHS1, DHB2,   IC, TC
  • MHS1 mostly drawn out
  • Return MHS1 to top of hive
  • Add Queen Excluder (QE)

May 20, 2011
SBB, SR, DHB1, DHB2, MHS1, IS, IC, TC
  • Place MHS1 in between DHB1 & DHB2
  • Remove Imirie Shim (IS)

May 11, 2011
(post link)
SBB, SR, DHB1, DHB2, MHS1, IS, IC, TC
DHB1 = 10 frame, 3 PC & 7 CW
                              5 brood frames
DHB2 = 10 frame, 5 PC & 5 CW
                              6 brood frames
MHS1 = 10 frame, 7 foundationless, 3 CW
Queen Spotted = yes, new & unmarked
Brood Present = yes
Brood Pattern = spotty
Queen Cells = 18 Swarm cells & 1 Supersedure cell
Drone Cells = yes
Honey Bound = almost
Population = good
Condensation = no
Pests = no
  •  *SWARMED*
  • Removed all swarm cells both hatched & sealed
  • Marked new Queen
  • Left single Supersedure cell
  • No laying in preparation of swarming
  • Honey comb remains undrawn

May 9, 2011
r-SBB, SR, DHB1, DHB2, MHS1, IS, IC, TC
  •  Remove Entrance Reducer

May 1, 2011
r-SBB(c), SR, DHB1, DHB2, MHS1, IS, IC, TC
  • Open bottom of SBB

April 27, 2011
(post link)
r-SBB(c), SR, DHB1, DHB2, MHS1, HTF, VB, TC
  • Remove HTF
  • Add IC
  • Add Imirie Shim (IS)
  • Remove VB

April 20, 2011
r-SBB(c), SR, DHB1, DHB2, MHS1, HTF, VB, TC
  • Honey frames remain undrawn
  • Remove 3 undrawn foundationless frames from MHS1
  • Add 3 undrawn CW frames
  • Spray frames w/ 1:1 syrup

April 19, 2011
r-SBB(c), SR, DHB1, DHB2, MHS1, HTF, VB, TC
  • Add 1 gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV & Thyme oil

April 16, 2011
(post link)
r-SBB(c), SR, DHB1, DHB2, MHS1, IC, VB, TC
  • Remove IC
  • Add HTF
  • Add 1 gal. 1:1 syrup w/ ACV & Thyme oil

April 10, 2011
(post link)
r-SBB, SR, DHB1, DHB2, MHS1, IC, VB, TC
Queen Spotted = yes (new unmarked)
Brood Present = yes
Brood Pattern = solid (completely)
Drone Cells = yes (many)
Population = high
Condensation = no
Pest = none
  • New unmarked Queen, frame #5 DHB2
  • Marked New Queen with White paint
  • Remove 4 frame of eggs from DHB2
  • Add 4 empty drawn frames to DHB2, from Duchess CW
  • Created Nuc #2

April 3, 2011
(post link)
r-SBB(c), DHB1, DHB2, IC, VB, TC
Pest = mold & mildew
  • Add Slatted Rack (SR)
  • Add 1 Medium Honey Super (MHS1) - Undrawn Foundationless
  • Clean SBB Tray

March 12, 2011
(post link)
r-SBB(c), DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, TC
DHB1 = 10 frames, CW
                                 Brood frames = 6/10
DHB2 = 10 frames, Plasticell
                                 Brood frames = 0/10
Queen Spotted = didn't look
Brood Present = yes
Brood Pattern = solid
Drone Cells = yes
Population = moderate
Condensation = no
Pest = mold & mildew
  • Remove Luan SBB Tray
  • Add Corrugated Plastic SBB Tray
  • Replace DHB2 w/ new DHB
  • Remove HTF
  • Add IC

March 5, 2011
(post link) (post link)
r-SBB(c), DHB2, DHB1, HTF, VB, VB, TC
Condensation = no
Pest = mold & mildew
  • Reversed Brood Boxes
  • Remove 3-hole VB
  • Weeping Pine Knots on DHB2

February 27, 2011
(post link)
r-SBB(c), DHB2, DHB1, HTF, VB, TC
Condensation = yes
Pest = mold & mildew
  • Condensation Continues on TC
  • Add 9-hole VB

February 23, 2011
(post link)
r-SBB(c), DHB2, DHB1, HTF, VB, TC
Condensation = yes
  • Dripping Condensation on TC

February 18, 11
(post link)
r-SBB(c), DHB2, DHB1, IC, VB, T-cover
DHB1 = 10 frames, CW foundation (4old/6new)
Brood Frames = 3/10
DHB2 = 10 frames, PC foundation 
Brood Frames = 0/10
Queen Spotted = no
Brood Present = yes
Brood Pattern = solid
Drone Cells = no
Population = moderate
Condensation = minor
Current Pests = mildew in DHB2 & SBB
  • Pollen & Nectar begin 2/17/11
  • Remove old Pollen patty
  • Remove IC
  • Add HTF
  • Add 1 gal. 1:1 tea/syrup (poplar, maple, basswood, thyme, ACV) 

January 25, 2011
r-SBB(c), DBH2, DBH1, IC, VB, TC
  • Replace old Top Cover with new Top Cover (TC)

January 19, 2011
r-SBB(c), DBH2, DBH1, IC, VB, TC
  • Remove Apistan Strips
  • Remove 9 hole VB
  • Add 3 hole VB - 1 hole open
  • Add 1/2 pollen patty on top box

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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
r-BB, SR, DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, TC
  • Add 1 gal 1:1 syrup w/ACV, Thyme & Peppermint oils

August 21, 2011
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
 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
BB, SR, DHB1, DHB2(bt), QE, MHS1, IS, IC, TC
  • Add Medium Honey Super (MHS2) - undrawn foundationless
  • Remove beetle traps (bt)

May 20, 2011
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
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
(post link)
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
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
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
(post link)
r-BB, DHB1, DHB2, MHS1, IC, VB, TC
  • Add Slatted Rack (SR)

March 22, 2011
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
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
(post link)
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
(post link)
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
(post link)
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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Saturday, May 1, 2010

Wild Bee Tree Colony Chronolog

June 25, 10 - (PROJECT ABANDONED)
SBB, DHB1, MC
Frames per box = 10
DHB1 Foundation = Crimped Wire
Queen spotted = yes, no, didn't look, (n/a)
Brood Present= yes, (no), didn't look,
Brood Pattern = solid, spotty, (n/a)
Frames with Brood = 0/10, didn't look
Drone Cells = yes, (no), didn't look
Population = (0), critical, low, moderate, good, high
Condensation = (none), minor, major 
Current Pests =None
  • Hive unaccepted

May 1, 10
SBB, DHB1, MC
Frames per box = 10
DHB1 Foundation = Crimped Wire
Queen spotted = yes, no, didn't look, (n/a)
Brood Present= yes, (no), didn't look,
Brood Pattern = solid, spotty, (n/a)
Frames with Brood = 0/10, didn't look
Drone Cells = yes, (no), didn't look
Population = (0), critical, low, moderate, good, high
Condensation = (none), minor, major 
Current Pests = Beekeeper
  • Add 10 frames of crimped wire wax foundation
  • Spray foundation with 1:1 sugar spray
  • Use Migratory Cover instead of T-cover
  • SBB open
  • Assemble hive on deer-stand in front of tree entrance (14')
  • Connect hive to entrance with 3 inch tubing
  • Strap hive to stand & tree
  • Bees not aggressive

First attempt to collect wild bees from a Bee Tree
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

DUCHESS'S CHRONICLE

November 20, 10 - (Combined with Mary 11, 20, 10)
(post link)
r-SBB(c), DHB1, DHB2, IC, T-cover
DHB1 = 10 frames, Plasticell foundation
Brood Frames = 0/10
DHB2 = 10 frames, Crimped-wire foundation
Brood Frames = 0/10
Queen spotted = yes, (no), didn't look
Brood Present= yes, (no), didn't look
Brood Pattern = solid, spotty, (n/a)
Drone Cells = yes, (no), didn't look
Population = critical, low, (moderate), good, high
Condensation = (none), minor, major 
Current Pests =SHB (4 found)
  • End of Duchess
  • Combined DHB2 with Mary
  • All extra bees shook into Mary
  • Removed SBB, DHB1, IC, VB, T-cover
  • All DHB1 frames into freezer 
  • SHB Found in DHB1

November 13, 10
(post link)
r-SBB(c), DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, T-cover
DHB1 = 10 frames, Plasticell foundation
Brood Frames = 0/10
DHB2 = 10 frames, Crimped-wire foundation
Brood Frames = 0/10
Queen spotted = yes, (no), didn't look
Brood Present= yes, (no), didn't look
Brood Pattern = solid, spotty, (n/a)
Drone Cells = yes, (no), didn't look
Population = critical, low, moderate, (good), high
Condensation = (none), minor, major 
Current Pests = ?
  • Possibly Queenless (post link)
  • Add Apistan Treatment
  • Remove HTF
  • Add IC
  • Insulate VB

November 1, 10
(post link)
r-SBB(c), DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, T-cover
  • Mite Count (24 hour drop/sticky board) = 103

October 24, 10
(post link)
r-SBB, DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, T-cover 
DHB1 = 10 frames, Plasticell foundation
Brood Frames = 1/10
DHB2 = 10 frames, Crimped-wire foundation
Brood Frames = 5/10
Queen spotted = yes, (no), didn't look
Brood Present= (yes), no, didn't look
Brood Pattern = solid, (spotty), n/a
Drone Cells = yes, (no), didn't look
Population = critical, low, moderate, (good), high
Condensation = (none), minor, major 
Current Pests = None
  • Clean out SBB
  • Clean off Stand 
  • Cleaned off frame rests
  • Remove block reducer
  • Add Shim reducer
  • Add 1qt warm water to crystallized syrup in HTF
  • Close beneath SBB with luan board

October 21, 10
r-SBB, DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, T-cover 
  •  Add 1 gal of 'Fumagilin' 2:1 syrup - 1tbs ACV/gal

October 14, 10
r-SBB, DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, T-cover 
  •  Add 1 gal of 2:1 syrup - one Tbs apple cider vinegar/gal

October 4, 10
r-SBB, DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, T-cover 
  •  Add 1 gal of 2:1 syrup - one Tbs apple cider vinegar/gal

September 27, 10
r-SBB, DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, T-cover 
  •  Add 1 gal of 1:1 syrup - one Tbs apple cider vinegar/gal

September 20, 10
r-SBB, DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, T-cover 
  •  Add 1 gal of 1:1 syrup - one Tbs apple cider vinegar/gal

September 13, 10
r-SBB, DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, T-cover 
  •  Add 1 gal of 1:1 syrup - one Tbs apple cider vinegar/gal

September 6, 10
r-SBB, DHB1, DHB2, IC, VB, T-cover 
DHB1 = 10 frames, Plasticell foundation
Brood Frames = ?/10
DHB2 = 10 frames, Crimped-wire foundation
Brood Frames = ?/10
Queen spotted = yes, no, (didn't look)
Brood Present= (yes), no, didn't look
Brood Pattern = (solid), spotty, n/a
Drone Cells = (yes), no, didn't look
Population = critical, low, moderate, (good), high
Condensation = (none), minor, major 
Current Pests = None
  •  Remove Entrance Feeder (EF)
  • Add HTF
  • Remove IC
  • Add 1 gal of 1:1 syrup - one Tbs apple cider vinegar/gal
  • Remove Drone frame in DHB1
  • Add CW frame in DHB1

May 31, 10
(post link)
r-SBB, DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, IC, T-cover 
DHB1 = 10 frames, Plasticell foundation
Brood Frames = 6/10
DHB2 = 10 frames, Crimped-wire foundation
Brood Frames = 2/10
Queen spotted = (yes), no, didn't look
Brood Present= (yes), no, didn't look
Brood Pattern = (solid), spotty, n/a
Drone Cells = (yes), no, didn't look
Population = critical, low, (moderate), good, high
Condensation = (none), minor, major 
Current Pests =Ants
  • Queen on frame # 7, DHB1 (Drone Frame)
  • Remove HTF
  • Add Entrance Feeder (EF) , 1 qt
  • Remove shim reducer
  • Add block reducer
  • Remove ant nest 

May 25, 10
(post link)
SBB, DHB1, DHB2, HTF, VB, IC, T-cover
DHB1 = 10 frames, Plasticell foundation
DHB2 = 10 frames, Crimped-wire foundation
Population = critical, low, (moderate), good, high
Current Pests = Ants 
  • Clean dead ants from syrup in HTF
  • Found green mold on T-cover
  • Waxed mold spot on T-cover
  • Frames 5 & 6 in DHB2 drawn out

May 16, 10
SBB, DHB1, HTF, VB, IC, T-cover
  • Add 1 Deep Hive Body (DHB2)
  • Add 10 crimped-wire wax foundation frames
  • Sprayed frames with sugar syrup

May 14, 10
SBB, DHB1, HTF, VB, IC, T-cover
Frames per box = 10
DHB1 Foundation  = Plasticell
Queen spotted = yes, (no), didn't look
Brood Present= (yes), no, didn't look
Brood Pattern = (solid), spotty, n/a
Frames with Brood = 6/10, didn't look
Drone Cells = (yes), no, didn't look
Population = critical, low, (moderate), good, high
Condensation = (none), minor, major 
Current Pests = None
  • All but 3 frames drawn out (1,9,10)
  • Some capped drone cells on Drone frame
  • Add 1 gallon of 1:1 syrup to HTF
  • Hatching workers on frame 5

May 2, 10
SBB, DHB1, HTF, VB, IC, T-cover
  • Add 1 gallon of 1:1 syrup 
  • Open bottom of SBB

April 28, 10
SBB(c), DHB1, HTF, VB, IC, T-cover
Frames per box = 10
DHB1 Foundation  = Plasticell
Queen spotted = (yes), no, didn't look
Brood Present= (yes), no, didn't look
Brood Pattern = solid, spotty, (n/a)
Frames with Brood = 2/10, didn't look
Drone Cells = yes, (no), didn't look
Population = critical, low, (moderate), good, high
Condensation = (none), minor, major 
Current Pests = None
  • Bees clustered on frames 4 - 7
  • Frames 4 - 7 mostly drawn out
  • Queen Released
  • Queen on frame 5
  • Eggs on frame 5 & 6
  • Drone frame partially drawn & filled with honey
  • Some capped honey on frame 4
  • Queen cage removed
  • 2 Supercedure cells on frame 6 
 
April 27, 10
SBB(c), DHB1, HTF, VB, IC, T-cover
Frames per box = 10
DHB1 Foundation  = Plasticell
Queen spotted = yes, no, (didn't look)
Brood Present= yes, no, (didn't look)
Brood Pattern = solid, spotty, (n/a)
Frames with Brood = 0/10, (didn't look)
Drone Cells = yes, no, (didn't look)
Population = critical, low, (moderate), good, high
Condensation = (none), minor, major 
Current Pests = None
  • Gallon of medicated 1:1 syrup gone
  • Add 1/2 gallon regular 1:1 syrup to HTF

April 20, 10
(post link)
SBB(c), DHB1, HTF, VB, IC, T-cover
Frames per box = 10
DHB1 Foundation  = Plasticell
Queen spotted = (yes), no, didn't look
Brood Present= yes, (no), didn't look
Brood Pattern = solid, spotty, (n/a)
Frames with Brood = 0/10
Drone Cells = yes, (no)
Population = critical, low, (moderate), good, high
Condensation = (none), minor, major
Current Pests = None
  • Installed 3lb package from Wilbanks Apiary, Georgia
  • Queen marked blue at Wilbanks
  • All Equipment new
  • 9 frames rewaxed Plasticell
  • Add one Pierco Drone frame
  • SBB closed on bottom
  • Feed with 1:1 syrup with Fumagilin & ACV, 1 gal
  • Hive on new stand
  • Entrance reduced
Day One for this Colony
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