@@irishbee3632 I am located in Northwest Minnesota USA. Winters here are very long and very cold with lots of snow. -40 in not unusual here during the winter.
@@stephenkelly2365 try feeding them thin sugar syrup while they are drawing out the wax. Also try a different wax foundation sheet supplier as some are selling stale old wax. Unless it's very fresh and has a nice smell the bees will chew it a lot unless they are a swarm which will work anything and will repair old combs as they are so keen to start a new nest.
Of course no! It's depends on the weather. Pollen usually not a problem, different story with the nectar. Bees are flying during the winter ones a week or two. A lot of wind and rain during the winter and spring.
I'm shocked plenty of bees at nowadays. Everything is super you are good worker 👍👍👍👍👍
A what is the height and length of your hive stands ? Might make a few 😀
WOW! putting on supers in March. Bees might not start flying till end of April where I live.
Where are you located?
@@irishbee3632
I am located in Northwest Minnesota USA. Winters here are very long and very cold with lots of snow. -40 in not unusual here during the winter.
Hi , When do you remove the top insulation ? also are you releasing new videos in 2020 . great work
I remove top insulation in spring when the honey flow starts and the colony is strong enough for it
you are good
Thank you
What is the plastic cover and black pillow for?
Plastic cover for airtight top, pillow for insulation. I have open mesh floor
@@irishbee3632 okay cheers would you say insulation is absolutely necessary if you don't have a solid floor?
Yes, it's necessary in the spring and early autumn. No insulation and plastic for winter at all. Cheers
@@irishbee3632 why do you not use the plastic and insulation in the winter? Or at least insulation during the winter?
Are your bees irish blacks
I have different species
How long a season do you have when the bees are not flying? Or does your weather allow for bees to fly all year?
they are flying all year round weather depending in Ireland
Do use plastic foundation? You have no holes in your foundation
No plastic foundation, it's wax. What kind of holes?
Bee always chew holes in my wax frames
Rearly in mine
@@stephenkelly2365 try feeding them thin sugar syrup while they are drawing out the wax. Also try a different wax foundation sheet supplier as some are selling stale old wax. Unless it's very fresh and has a nice smell the bees will chew it a lot unless they are a swarm which will work anything and will repair old combs as they are so keen to start a new nest.
Do you get a steady flow of nectar and pollen during the spring, summer and autumn? Or do you see a dearth at times?
Of course no! It's depends on the weather. Pollen usually not a problem, different story with the nectar. Bees are flying during the winter ones a week or two. A lot of wind and rain during the winter and spring.
why have you plastic on top for hive