hive Inspections
Site: TBD
Hive Inspections are open to the public sans fees
Hive Inspections are held at the Denver Bee Apiary, or households as volunteered.
You do not need to register for the hive inspections
Protective gear is available
Hive Inspections are held at the Denver Bee Apiary, or households as volunteered.
You do not need to register for the hive inspections
Protective gear is available
Hive Inspection .....
breathe...we're just messing with you
Hive Inspection I
DATE TBD
At the first inspection, after hiving a new package or not, it's important to check that the queen has been released and has started laying eggs, as well as surveying the condition of the newly established colony.
At the first inspection, after hiving a new package or not, it's important to check that the queen has been released and has started laying eggs, as well as surveying the condition of the newly established colony.
Hive Inspection II
DATE TBD
This inspection will focus on the progress of newly hived package bees, and or existing hives, early summer activity, and general hive health.
This inspection will focus on the progress of newly hived package bees, and or existing hives, early summer activity, and general hive health.
Hive Inspection III
DATE TBD
This inspection will focus on mid-summer activity, ongoing mite inspection and queen evaluation, nectar flow (and/or dearth!).
This inspection will focus on mid-summer activity, ongoing mite inspection and queen evaluation, nectar flow (and/or dearth!).
Hive Inspection IV
DATE TBD
The fourth inspection will touch on the important issues of fall preparation. This inspection will look at hives to assess their condition and discuss what actions can be taken to give the bees the best shot at surviving the winter - August is the time to start preparing your hives for winter!
The fourth inspection will touch on the important issues of fall preparation. This inspection will look at hives to assess their condition and discuss what actions can be taken to give the bees the best shot at surviving the winter - August is the time to start preparing your hives for winter!
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