I'll be picking up two three-pound packages at Brushy Mountain's "Bee Day"
a week from this Saturday. By that point, here in the southern half of
Piedmont North Carolina, the maples and oaks should be about done in terms
of bloom. The choke cherries are in full bloom now, so I imagine they'll be
done, too. The blackberries, though, of which we have LOTS within a mile or
so, should be just starting to peak. (At least, I hope they'll hold on that
long.)
 
I know from the many books I've read that I should feed sugar syrup. I'm
less clear -- given the bloom scenario above, whether pollen or pollen
substitute is necessary.
 
I'm still less clear on medications. Should I leave apistan and/or extender
patty (with or without medication) on 'til after adding a second full-sized
hive body? Or should I dispense with medication 'til fall.
 
Thanks for any and all advice.
 
Greg
 
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Greg Hankins                       Mt. Gilead, NC
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