Phil46 609 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Took a couple of pics from a cuzzies farm site I can put some hives on this season...I can see a lot of rewarewa,banksia and five finger? Link to post Share on other sites
yesbut 6,232 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Took a couple of pics from a cuzzies farm site I can put some hives on this season...I can see a lot of rewarewa,banksia and five finger? Banksia ?? Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisM 1,277 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Yes, with these temps it is 50-50. I was thinking about MAQS too however I stick to apivar this spring. In respect of dead bees and efficacy we have had good results using the MAQS now in cooler temperatures. In autumn at close to the max temperature allowed, the acid was harsh on the bees. Whereas now it is generally handled quite well. Yesterday it was a relatively hot one here (20C) and it reminded us of what we didn't like so much in Autumn. Apivar is good for sure, but MAQS in spring seems like a good option here too. For first time use, I would NOT recommend using it in height of summer/autumn at the top temperature limit. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
glynn 1,517 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Of to talk about bees tonight loaded up our observation hive that I also use as a cell starter had moved some frames above the queen excluder guess they thought they were to far from Mum so have been making more . Good thing is I can now talk about swarming and spring Build up Link to post Share on other sites
P K Tan 1,630 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 observation hive that I also use as a cell starter had moved some frames above the queen excluder Can you please elaborate on this observation hive. Type and size etc. Link to post Share on other sites
glynn 1,517 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Home made takes 5 frames will take a better photo later. But just think nuc box with a window and ventilation at the bottom Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Pinnacle 521 Posted August 26, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2016 First hives into pollination for the season last night, nectarines. Plums next week - roll on Spring 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwifruiter 605 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I made up another batch of pollen supplement last night ready for a lovely Saturday's beeking :-) Link to post Share on other sites
Philbee 4,675 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I saw a Bumble Queen yesterday. First one this season for me Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post M4tt 4,941 Posted August 27, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 27, 2016 Moved these hives to feed on the gorse last night. They are busy today 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Over Worker 981 Posted August 28, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 28, 2016 Three o'clock rush hour..cleansing flights orientation flights and we're so busy flights. Drones flying around this morning as well 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Philbee 4,675 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Formic went on some today. The bees act stoned Link to post Share on other sites
CraBee 1,748 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Formic went on some today.The bees act stoned Given where you are maybe it wasn't the formic? Link to post Share on other sites
Phil46 609 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Moved these hives to feed on the gorse last night.They are busy today Looks impressive mate! Link to post Share on other sites
P K Tan 1,630 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Formic went on some today.The bees act stoned Did you use the right dried grass for your smoker. Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Atkinson 491 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Moved these hives to feed on the gorse last night.They are busy today Didn't think there was gorse in dairy country!! Link to post Share on other sites
M4tt 4,941 Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 Didn't think there was gorse in dairy country!! That's apparently a native reserve . There is ponga and gorse in there. Quite possibly native wildlife like geckos that need protecting. It's certainly not the plants . Link to post Share on other sites
Philbee 4,675 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Today I took a mouthfull of honey from a hive and it took my breath away My throat hurt like having some kind of Flu, The hive is in dense Heather but could also be Five finger. Very dark honey. Did you use the right dried grass for your smoker. Just meadow Hay Looked again today and they are still stoned I didnt even need smoke and they seem happy enough so I did another 200 odd hives. Link to post Share on other sites
dansar 5,524 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 That storm that came through Friday night was a mean one. The yearlings that were in the back paddock with my hives freaked out and busted through the electric fence and knocked a few hives around as well as turning the site in to a real big bog even worse than last visit. Luckily the farmer was up there today and called me. So back in this afternoon to fix things up. Will need to go back and feed as well as add pollen substitute because the rain got in to a few hives. Time to move these girls from this now boggy site. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Over Worker 981 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 That storm that came through Friday night was a mean one. The yearlings that were in the back paddock with my hives freaked out and busted through the electric fence and knocked a few hives around as well as turning the site in to a real big bog even worse than last visit. Luckily the farmer was up there today and called me. So back in this afternoon to fix things up. Will need to go back and feed as well as add pollen substitute because the rain got in to a few hives. Time to move these girls from this now boggy site.[ATTACH=full]14569[/ATTACH] Use an Avant loader maybe Link to post Share on other sites
dansar 5,524 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Use an Avant loader maybe Yeah I went past where the stuck one was the other day...darn it they got it out.:whistle: 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Goran 1,523 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Use an Avant loader maybe More some ratrack or.. tank.. I must be blessed when I am not forced to place bees in such places.. If you want I can manage to give you one apiary site for free of charge for a season, but maybe a bit too far 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Jas 438 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 @Goran , i had to laugh at your tank suggestion , then i thought , we would have said bulldozer rather than tank , so just goes to show the sheltered existence we live here in NZ . How's you're season shaping up there ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
dansar 5,524 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 More some ratrack or.. tank..I must be blessed when I am not forced to place bees in such places.. If you want I can manage to give you one apiary site for free of charge for a season, but maybe a bit too far It used to be an beautiful site until the Yearling calves got in there. We have had about 6 weeks of constant rain as well so the ground is very boggy. It used to be a very nice patch of dirt. Now I wouldnt even put pigs in there... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwi Bee 589 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 @dansar by the time you got a ute, it looks like it is time to get a helicopter too. Link to post Share on other sites
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