Propolis

[philipm]

Think this is the worse year I,ve ever had for propolis 2 out of my 3 hives everything is glued down tight, The crown boards are thick with it. It is a major job just to do an inspection. Could it be a sign of weather to come? Not much of a problem now but might need a hammer and chisel to get things open later.

 

[madasafish]

Requeening. job.
Some bees give more propolis than others.. Are the two hives related?

I dislike sticky hives and requeen ASAP

 

[philipm]

The two bad hives were from swarms. I can use the propolis so at the moment wouldnt even consider requeening. Really dark bees but think I may have to keep an eye on their temperment.

 

[rolande]

Really dark bees but think I may have to keep an eye on their temperment.

Serious question, why? I've not heard of a propolis/temper correlation before.

 

[philipm]

Sorry got a bit side tracked of course there is no connection.Just thinking why I would ever concider replacing the queens.