Hello,
I am new to bee keeping. I have three hives. Two I bought as nuc's and
one came from a local swarm. I have a couple of question. If
someone could help I would greatly appreciate it.
1. Someone told me about a grease patty made of shortening, powdered
sugar and TM. How much of each substances is mixed together? Are there
any tricks to this ? How long and where is it placed in the hive. When
can you take it out?
2. My first nuc was placed in my yard on April 25. I have the second
brood box on. The queen is now laying eggs in the top box. My second
hives were placed in the yard May 30th. My question is do I have to
worry about these hives swarming. Do the bees continue to swarm
throughout the summer?
Bees are great!!
Good luck, Rich (a newbee)