Random items from the conference, geeking out on gut microbes...

Selections from Norman E Gary, chapter 8 of Hive & The Honey Bee (Dadant).

Also:

The observation hive I’m trying out:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/19583341/indoor-full-size-bee-keeping-observation

Michael Bush on Observation hives:

Gadget Garage with nice robber screen and other handy things (thanks Jeff!) https://youtu.be/xWA49Oy5Skw Photo of the Z fold hardware cloth robber screen similar to what I use — especially on all nucs: http://thebeehivejive.com/2017/02/22/make-simple-robbing-screens-now-get-ahead-summer/ Thanks for listening! Leigh

I’m happy to report good news on the two hives that had EFB. Also: Late summer is a critical decision/action window for your hives. Some things to consider, plan and prevent...

Top bars, natural comb, podcasting errors, hives without a Queen (apparently), queens from swarm cells — Listener Mail edition. First part recorded in the morning, 2nd part late at night....you may notice the different energy tone, haha! ;-) Thanks so much for listening! Leigh

Continuing with the reading of a selection on Summer and Fall bee plants.

Show notes and links to come.

Can you have too many new queens? Yes! But who can refuse the challenge to give it a try? Not me. Alternative title: Why my post office knows me by name....

European foulbrood is a bummer to discover in a hive. It could be worse though. Talking through some options.