Hi,
I'm always learning new things on this site. I recently read on this site talking about supersedure. It stated that the hive was not nectar bound. Could someone explain what this is, and how does one correct this if it is nectar bound?
Thanks
David
Backfilling the broodnest is usually a sign of a strong nectar flow on, or feeding to much syrup. The queen has nowhere to lay, and the colony can switch to swarm mode. Supersedure is a natural succession of queens, usually not related to nectar flow.
If feeding, stop feeding.
If I had a broodnest beginning to get honeybound, I would put on a super and maybe open up the broodnest by adding a foundationless frame or two...
It takes room for the bees to make honey from nectar - if your super is 80% full, it's time to add another box.
>I'm always learning new things on this site. I recently read on this site talking about supersedure. It stated that the hive was not nectar bound. Could someone explain what this is, and how does one correct this if it is nectar bound?
I'm a little confused by the jump from supersedures not being nectar bound to being nectar bound. But backfilling the brood nest is a common cause/symptom of swarming.
http://www.bushfarms.com/beesswarmcontrol.htm
Hi,
I asked is what does the term "nectar bound" mean? I am new at this, and never heard of this phrase.
I am quoting the post "Supersedure cell photos" and they are talking about supersedures and the hive was not nectar bound.
I understand now what this term means now.
Thanks
David