Hi All
I am a beginner beekeeper and next year is my first full year.
I have put together the form shown below, to remind me of the essential
tasks to bear in mind when I am examining each hive. I got these from the
book entitled 'Guide to bees and Honey' by Ted Hooper
It is very much a Mark 1 and I will update it in the light of experience or
help from members of the list.
Thanks for your help as always
Yours sincerely
Tom Barrett
49 South Park
Foxrock
Dublin 18
Ireland
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C:\BEES\BEES.FRM HIVE INSPECTION FORM
Apiary: Hive No : Date:
Weather: Wind speed & direction:
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1. Has the colony sufficient room? YES/NO
2. Is the queen present and laying the expected number of eggs? YES/NO
3. Early in season. Is colony building as fast as the others? YES/NO
Mid season. Are there any queen cells present in the colony? YES/NO
4. Are there any signs of diseases or abnormality? YES/NO
5. Has the colony sufficient stores to last until the next inspection? YES/NO
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Worker Queen Drone
Egg hatched 3 3 3
Cell sealed 8 8 10
Emerge 21 16 24
Mature - 20 37
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Remarks:
Date for next inspection:
Do at next inspection: