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- Hive Inspections are open to the public sans fees.
- Hive Inspections are held at households as volunteered.
- You do not need to register for the hive inspections.
- Protective gear is available.
Hive Inspection I
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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
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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
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This inspection will focus on mid-summer activity, ongoing mite inspection and queen evaluation, nectar flow (and/or dearth!).
Hive Inspection IV
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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!
