Backyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 195, screened bottom boards or solid? Much more...

This is the audio track from today's YouTube video:  https://youtu.be/nAaQAXSSQpA

Topics and Time Stamps below are generously provided by Adam Holmes.

1) How are the BeeWeaver Bees Holding Up? Have they requeened? 3:27

 

2) Do you know of an easy and inexpensive way to mark a hive for status? Putting bricks on top of the hive doesn't give me enough options. 11:44

 

3) I'm never sure what to do with surplus honey frames that have crystalized. Can I use these frames as a food source? 14:53

 

4) Is it safe to extract honey from a hive that dies over winter? 23:04

 

5) I'm looking to make some woodenware from lumber cut on a buddy's bandsaw mill. Will the lubricating fluid be toxic to honey bees? 29:55

 

6) You seem to have a lot of spare time on your hands. Have you thought about taking on some additional hobbies? 34:42

 

7) I have purchased Hive Alive Fondant. I was thinking it would be good to feed a package of bees. Will it be a good for packages in spring? 35:44

 

8) My question is about cleaning hives after a dead out. I have poly components in my hives. 43:21

 

9) I'm curious about bottom boards in relation to hive conditions and how they are affected by temperature and humidity. 44:56