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  • From: kirsten.bothwell AT gmail.com
  • To: Orange County Beekeepers Association <ocba AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: [ocba] Fall nectar flow and winter preparation.
  • Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2015 11:11:37 -0400


Greetings. I tried sending this message earlier but suspect I copied the
listserv address wrong. My apologies if you receive it twice!
>
> This is our first year in the beekeeping world. We currently have three
> hives. For various reasons (guests, vacation) we didn't inspect the hives
> or feed in Aug. At the last inspection, they all seemed in good shape.

> Yesterday, I went into 2 hives and was dismayed to see they have NO food
> reserves. Both hives had good strong brood patterns including eggs and
> larva but nothing stored for the winter.
>
> This morning I put sugar water in all three hives. I'm wondering about the
> fall nectar flow. Can I count on it to help the bees prepare for winter?
> What is the general length of the fall nectar flow? Also when should I
> start thinking about combining hives?
>
> Finally, when do people usually put in mouse guards?
>
> Thanks in advance for any input you may have!
>
> Kirsten




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