Much as I come to hate the wasps every year once we reach late Summer, I can't help admiring them throughout the rest of the year.
I can't remember a spring when there have been so many queen wasps lurking around the hives. Earlier today I was lucky enough to catch this photo of two queens in the apiary.
Much as I come to hate the wasps every year once we reach late Summer, I can't help admiring them throughout the rest of the year.
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Took an opportunity today to have a look at a couple of colonies, nice to see a generally good build-up; some are always ahead of others or at least, that's how they look at a glance but we do get a 'feel' for the one's that are 'right' even if at present they appear to be behind others in the apiary; so long as there's no underlying problem we know that they'll be OK. No equalizing here, let them build up at their own pace and watch, observe the outcome. Like so many other beekeepers we have a herd of very diverse genetic heritage so instead of trying to force them into a predetermined schedule why not attempt to harness their own innate qualities? |
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