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Author: Alan Greenman
Bee Seasons outside and in
Outside the Hive
Spring – A few foragers bringing pollen in
Summer – Foragers building up
Autumn – Full foraging activity
Winter – Few foragers visible
Inside the Hive
Spring – Queen lays 1600 to 2000 eggs per day
Summer – Bees hatch and numbers grow
Autumn – Bees store and cap honey in the cells
Winter – Bees rely on their stored food, forage for water and take cleansing flights
For Sale – Deep (14 x 12) BS National Brood Boxes
Used but in good clean condition. Takes 11x twelve inch deep frames (not included).
£10 each (proceeds of sale goes to Club marquee fund.
Note: image above is for illustration purposes only, not actual box.
First come, first served.
Email: ssbka-mail@southstaffsbeekeepers.com for more information