Saturday, May 14, 2016

Final 2016 Package Install

Yesterday installed one Italian package at Orchard. It was 55 degrees with a chilly breeze. Hive box which I had left since March was full of carpenter ants. Moved location farther North but in an area that will get full son most of the day. The low this morning was 36 degrees with windchill of 33.
Failed to account for enough equipment after my swarm capture so I built a an inner cover and temporary outer cover.
Alex helped install and also came today to install second Italian package. Again moved concrete blocks to place hive box on and trimmed area. Opened both queen cages and placed marshmallow.


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