Monthly Archives: May 2012

Dead Bees

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Jason

Last week there were some disturbing events that unfolded here at my home hive site.  On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday I awoke to large quantities of dead bees on the bottom boards of all three hives.  This was particularly disturbing … Continue reading →

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Tuesday’s Trap Out Progress

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Jason

I finally got up to the firehouse today to get the trap out box hooked up.  It required a lot of equipment, but the process went smoothly.  I first set up a walking board using two ladders.  I strapped the … Continue reading →

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What a great Monday!

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Jason

I finished the trap-out box this morning with good intentions of getting it hung, but my phone rang.  Swarm call number one 2012-04-30 this year. I grabbed a couple of extra boards and headed out.  Luckily I already had two … Continue reading →

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