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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. => Topic started by: snowmix on January 20, 2015, 01:33:05 AM

Title: Dead out
Post by: snowmix on January 20, 2015, 01:33:05 AM
So yesterday I noticed some bees out flying in the 60 degree weather. I watched my hives for about 20 min and only saw bees going in and none coming out. I decided to take the top cover off and I found both hives dead. Lots of honey in both.

Anyway, I need some bees where can I still get some?
Title: Re: Dead out
Post by: Michael Bush on January 20, 2015, 11:08:36 AM
I'd set up some bait hives.  I'd also contact your local clubs and ask if anyone has bees for sale this spring.  There are several clubs in the Denver/Boulder area.
Title: Re: Dead out
Post by: troyin17331 on January 21, 2015, 02:45:17 AM
don't forget to clean out all the dead bees (or as many as you can) and seal it up to keep out wax moth and rodents, that way you have a head start in the spring