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Date: | Sun, 6 Jul 1997 13:39:35 -0600 |
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My first attempt at questions, of which we have several...
This is our second year of 'beekeeping'. Lost first (only) hive
last yr due to mites, oppossums, wax moths (translated => ignorance)...
started this year with two, each w/a 3 lb. package & queen.
So far, looking fairly good w/2 deeps & 2 shallows about full on each,
but I suspect some basic mistakes.
1) re spacing of frames - the supers appear to be wide enough for
about 10 1/2 frames; should frames be evenly spread across super, or
should they be adjacent to each other w/empty space at one side?
We spaced 'em evenly & have trouble inspecting without damaging them.
2) re wax moths - granted, we shouldn't have had to deal with them, but
would cedar top/bottom boards (frames?) reduce this nuisance?
3) starting small, we have no extractor. One of our books mentions that
NO upper entrance is provided if cut-comb honey is produced, with no
explanation why? Looks like a long, crowded trip from the hive
entrance to the shallow supers. Any thoughts?
We have a few more questions, but will save them for later. Thank you
very much in advance for any insight or guidance. 73's to you HAMS, too.
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