Apiary Record 2nd June 2019

Fourteen attended, 18/20C cloudy.

Hive 1 – not inspected, used to produce two nucs for queen introduction on Friday 31 May.

Hive 2 – not inspected

Hive 3 – Rachel & Peter Reader – National double brood, B1 8brood 3stores, B2 9brood 2stores, no queen cells BIAS sufficient space & stores.  2 supers.  Temper 8.

Hive 4 – Brian Herbert – National deep, 8brood 3stores, queen seen, no queen cells. BIAS I frame moved inside pollen barrier. 4 supers, one placed above clearer board for removal.  Temper 6.  Varroa 2/day.

Hive 5 – Richard Williams – National deep, 6brood, 4stores, no queen cells. BIAS, lots drone brood. MAQS removed. Drone trap inspected, varroa seen.  3 supers, one placed above clearer board on eke for removal.  Temper 9.  Varroa 4/day