msillence
New Bee
- Joined
- Feb 22, 2011
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- Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- 1
Hi,
My bees had capped queen cells last weekend, I'm assuming that the queen will have hatched out about now but may not be mated.
I also have a serious mite problem, so my two questions are:
1/ when should I treat - this weekend or next? Should I leave alone for another week and check for eggs or is that too late to then treat.
2/ The hive has a super on. I gather I should remove the super, how does one do that? Do I need to use a porter bee escape method? I'd rather not deprive them of food. How long does it need to be removed for?
Thanks,
M
My bees had capped queen cells last weekend, I'm assuming that the queen will have hatched out about now but may not be mated.
I also have a serious mite problem, so my two questions are:
1/ when should I treat - this weekend or next? Should I leave alone for another week and check for eggs or is that too late to then treat.
2/ The hive has a super on. I gather I should remove the super, how does one do that? Do I need to use a porter bee escape method? I'd rather not deprive them of food. How long does it need to be removed for?
Thanks,
M