Beemaster's International Beekeeping Forum

BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. => Topic started by: bens on April 10, 2010, 11:06:30 PM

Title: girls are pitching pollen
Post by: bens on April 10, 2010, 11:06:30 PM
I have a hive in my backyard in the city, which didn't make it through the winter.  I put a 3lb package in last week and they seem to be doing great.  But it looks like they are removing pollen from some comb and tossing it out the front.  I observed several pieces laying around the front and watched a bee drag some out this morning and dropped it.  I think its pollen, but not really sure.  Anyone seen this before?
Title: Re: girls are pitching pollen
Post by: Kathyp on April 10, 2010, 11:09:30 PM
that's a good sign.  it means they are good housekeepers.  the pollen may have a bit of mold, or it's not where they want it.  not to worry.  they will set things up right in no time.  :-)
Title: Re: girls are pitching pollen
Post by: Highlandsfreedom on April 10, 2010, 11:12:51 PM
I agree!!  There is a-plenty of pollen out there right now so they might be pollen snobs and only want the fresh stuff?   :-D  Its a good thing that they are cleaning house that means they have accepted their new home.