>Can someone tell me what time of year would be a good time to put a
>propolis trap on A hive?
 
We use the propolis trap manufactured by the J. & D. Manufacturing of Romeo,
U.S.A. which we find to be an effective collector provided the bees are
working directly beneath the mats.  The hives produce honey for 10 months of
the year (honey flows and seasonal variations permitting) and propolis is
deposited from October (which is the second month of spring) until April
(2nd month of autumn).  The mats remain on the hives over winter and the
bees commence depositing propolis when conditions warm and the activities
extend to the super.  Where we have only a brood box (for queen breeders)
and the mat remains directly in contact with the bees the propolis season is
extended but honey production is of course sacrificed.
 
Betty McAdam
HOG BAY APIARY
Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island
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