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Title: Bee's bringing in pollen !!
Post by: trumpet01 on February 25, 2009, 08:48:21 PM

I live near Danville,Va. and my bees are bringing in a pale yellow pollen and almost a gray pollen. I think it is from two different types of maples.That is the only thing that I've seen that has a bud, or bloom, on it. Any Ideas ? Sure is early but it looks like all seven hives are doing good.

Title: Re: Bee's bringing in pollen !!
Post by: iddee on February 25, 2009, 10:50:03 PM

Yellow is likely maple or crocus. Gray may be dried pollen from the fall asters.

Title: Re: Bee's bringing in pollen !!
Post by: Two Bees on February 25, 2009, 10:51:43 PM

Mine were bringing in the same color of pollen 3 weeks ago. I believe its from some of the lower blooming weeds such as dandelion as well as red maples.

It's been pretty cool the past 2 weeks though! Suppose to be much warmer over the next 3-4 days.

Title: Re: Bee's bringing in pollen !!
Post by: bassman1977 on February 25, 2009, 11:24:08 PM

This may help you on your quest.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pollen_source

Title: Re: Bee's bringing in pollen !!
Post by: Two Bees on February 26, 2009, 10:54:35 AM

Great resource! Thanks, Bassman!

Title: Re: Bee's bringing in pollen !!
Post by: Ivan on February 27, 2009, 03:48:08 AM

This is a great website that tells you what is producing pollen in your area.
Enter your zip code on the top (http://pollen.com)

Title: Re: Bee's bringing in pollen !!
Post by: poka-bee on February 27, 2009, 11:48:16 AM

Thanks Ivan, that's a great resource!
J

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