I just peeked at my bees, here at home.They are still alive!
My losses are 50% in every yard.
Home... 5 out of 10 dead
North Yard #1... 3 out of 6 dead
North Yard #2... 1 out of 2 dead
I am going to make some nucs from the survivors, if and when I can.
(http://www.acmepainting.com/5hives.jpg)
Due to the erratic weather this winter, that seems to be typical. Most of the people around here lost 75%.
I have a friend with hives East of me, who lost 15 out of 16. The survivor
is a cup full of bees and a Queen.
I have already cleaned up some of my deadouts and repainted.
(http://www.acmepainting.com/boxes.jpg)
In L A here it is usally pretty milld had some warm weather then Frost first time in 15 years here lost a couple and some basil plants.Kirko
50% here, too. Maybe more, depending on what this 3-day Easter freeze brings us.
-- Kris
I'm hoping this freeze wil leave me w/ both of mine. They were fine before freeze.
Hive loss is such a bummer. The clean white hives look great, hoping for a good season to come. Best of this day and good health. Cindi
hi
I lost 5 out of 10 before this freeze. Now will see what happen when it warms :-\ again