Bee Friends:

While on Fall Break, I have been busy removing feral bees from local
schools, a job I had to oblige since as the temp drops, occasional
stragglers and scouts find themselves in unwanted areas, such as inside
the residence or inside the gymnasium, creating possible stinging
incidents.  The day time temp, around in my neck of woods, still holds at
70 F although the essence of fall feels sharp at dawn and dusk;
consequently, I need to assist the bees as they must battle against time.
I gave them drawn combs and heavy syrup; however, I remember reading about
this Styrofoam nuc box [“Reinforced Polystyrene Five Frame Nuc Box”], as
advertised by B. B., which contains a button hole, through which one can
squirt syrup, “up to two liters,” throughout the winter.  They are pricy
at about $30.00, minus shipping.  At this point I do not want to piggy-
back or combine, for, if I must, I can give them Maxant Top Feeder
[another poly], which holds about three gallons—-with excellent insulation
at top.  Oklahoma winter is not that severe, though cold at times. This
nuc box sounds like a good idea, but have never tried.  The ad alleges a
Canadian beekeeper winters his 2,200 nucs this way successfully to
headstart come next spring.  If the claim holds water, one can, it surely
sounds like, start a nuc any time of the year.

Yoon

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