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4. Description : I am on the receiving end of virtually every question you can possibly imagine about bees and beekeeping Beginning beekeepers face all kinds of puzzling new situations and concerns every day I know how gratifying it is for them to have someone they can ask when they just cant seem to figure out what to do next I had a wonderful mentor when I started beekeeping and it made all the difference when I encountered something baffling Here are a few of the most common questions I receive from new beekeepers Help A million bees are clustered on the front of my hive Theyve been there all day and night Are they getting ready to swarm Theyre not swarming Chances are its really hot and humid and the bees are just doing what youd do—going out on the front porch to cool off Its called bearding They may spend days and nights outside the hive until the weather becomes more bearable inside Make sure youve given them a nearby source for water and provided adequate hive ventilation Bearding can be an indication that the hives ventilation is not what it should be Is something wrong with my bees Theyre standing at the entrance of the hive and it looks like theyre just rocking back and forth Are they sick Your bees are fine Theyre scrubbing the surface of the hive to clean and polish it They do this inside and outside the hive Tidy little creatures arent they I hived a new package of bees last week I just looked in the hive The queen isnt in her cage and I dont see her or any eggs Should I order a new queen Its probably too early to conclude that you have a problem Overlooking the queen is easy shes always trying to run away from the light when you open a hive Seeing eggs is a far easier method of determining whether you have a

5. queen But it may be too soon for you to see eggs Give it another few days and then look again for eggs Until they get a better idea of what eggs look like most new beekeepers have a hard time recognizing them A few days after the queen lays the eggs they hatch into larvae which are easier to see than eggs If you see absolutely nothing after ten days no queen no eggs and no larvae order a new queen from your beekeeping supplier Hundreds of bees are around my neighbors swimming pool and birdbath The bees are creating a problem and the neighbor is blaming me What can I do Bees need lots of water in summer to cool the colony and your neighbors pool and birdbath are probably the bees closest sources You must provide your bees with a closer source of water If theyre already imprinted on your neighbors oasis you may have to bait your new water source with a light mixture of sugar water After the bees find your sweet new watering hole you can switch to percent water I see white spots on the undersides of my bees Im worried these might be mites or some kind of disease What are these white flecks This isnt a problem The white flakes that you see are bits of wax produced by glands on the underside of the bees abdomen They use this wax to build comb All is well I see some bees with shriveled wings and very short stubby abdomens Are these just baby bees These are not baby bees This is usually a warning sign that the colony has a virus epidemic due to a significant infestation of varroa mites This results in malformations like shortened abdomens misshapen wings and deformed legs Its time to take action Researchers have made it clear how important good nutrition is to the overall well being of bees We can help our bees stay strong and healthy by planting an array of bee friendly flowers like these Poppy Danish flag corn poppy and Iceland poppies are easily grown from seed Although they can be transplanted they prefer to be directly seeded Their colors range from deep scarlet or crimson to various pastel shades

6. All bloom freely from early summer to fall need full sun and grow to feet tall California poppies are golden orange and easily grown They are a good pollen source for honey bees and self seed in warmer climates Mint Chocolate spearmint apple mint peppermint and orange mint are only a few of the types of mints available Mint flowers are high in nectar They come in a variety of colors sizes fragrances and appearances but when they produce a flower bees are there Most mints bloom late in the year Several can easily be grown from seed while other varieties are obtained from root cuttings Mint is a rapid spreader and extremely hardy If you dont want it all over your yard you can contain its growth by planting it in a pot Aster The aster family has more than different species The aster is one of the most common wildflowers ranging in color from white and pink to light and dark purple Asters differ in height from inches to feet and can be fairly bushy Asters are mostly perennials and blooming times vary from early spring to late fall however like all perennials their blooming period lasts only a few weeks Several varieties can be purchased as seeds but you can also find some aster plants offered for sale at nurseries Sunflowers Sunflowers are made up of two families and provide bees with both pollen and nectar Each family is readily grown from seed but you may find some nurseries that carry them as potted plants When you start sunflowers by seed get them started early in the season a couple of weeks before you plan to put them in the garden Sunflowers are rapid growers and transplant better when you leave roots undisturbed by planting the entire pot Helianthus annuus include the well known giant sunflower as well as many varieties of dwarf and multi branched types Sunflowers come in a wide assortment of sizes from to feet as well as range of colors from the popular yellow to white rust and more Because of its high fructose content honey has a higher sweetening power than sugar This means you can substitute honey for

7. sugar in recipes to achieve the same sweetness Try these tips Measuring Honey To substitute honey for sugar in recipes start by substituting up to half of the sugar called for With a little experimentation honey can replace all the sugar in some recipes If you are measuring honey by weight cup of honey will weigh ounces Honey Cleanup For easy cleanup when measuring honey coat the measuring cup with nonstick cooking spray or vegetable oil before adding the honey The honey will slide right out Baking with Honey In baking honey helps baked goods stay fresh and moist longer It also gives any baked creation a warm golden color When substituting honey for sugar in baked goods follow these guidelines Reduce the amount of liquid in the recipe by cup for each cup of honey usedAdd teaspoon of baking soda for each cup of honey usedReduce the oven temperature by degrees to prevent overbrowning Honey Curry Vegetable Dip Ingredients cup low fat mayonnaise cup honey tablespoon curry powder tablespoon white wine vinegarAssorted fresh raw vegetables celery carrots cucumbers peppers broccoli tomatoes cauliflower pea pods Directions Combine mayonnaise honey curry and vinegar mix wellRefrigerate about hour to allow flavors to blendServe as a cold dip with your favorite vegetablesEnjoy Per Serving Calories From Fat Fat g Cholesterol mg Sodium mg Carbohydrate g Dietary Fiber g Protein g Prep Time minutes Yield Approximately cup Serving Size tablespoon

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