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Title: Does pollen sighting mean there's still nectar coming in?
Post by: jmblakeney on October 23, 2011, 04:13:00 PM

I would've thought that the fall flow was over by now. If the bees are still bringing in pollen does that mean that there is still nectar out there to be gathered?
Also, while sitting and watching the bees today I saw a few drones coming and going in.
It's nearly November and I would've thought both these activities would be over by now. Then again, this is my first full year as a beek and they are still teaching me things.

Any thoughts?

Thanks
James

Title: Re: Does pollen sighting mean there's still nectar coming in?
Post by: Michael Bush on October 23, 2011, 07:23:39 PM

No. They will bring in pollen past when there is any nectar left. A frozen flower may still have some pollen in it for a while...

Title: Re: Does pollen sighting mean there's still nectar coming in?
Post by: FRAMEshift on October 23, 2011, 08:07:51 PM

During our dearth in July and August there is no nectar due to heat and dry weather. But there is lots of pollen coming in.

Title: Re: Does pollen sighting mean there's still nectar coming in?
Post by: MT204 on October 24, 2011, 12:46:52 AM

Quote from: Michael Bush on October 23, 2011, 07:23:39 PM
No. They will bring in pollen past when there is any nectar left. A frozen flower may still have some pollen in it for a while...

Thanks for the answer. I also was watching me bees come home today with pollen and wondering where in the heck it was coming from.

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