Monthly Archives: September 2010

Yellow Jackets – Not Bees

Posted on September 29, 2010 by

Received a call on Monday saying there is a colony of honey bees building combs externally between the fence and some jasmine vines. I was not able to make it out there until today. I didn’t find any honey bees … Continue reading →

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Queen Laying

Posted on September 29, 2010 by

During the weekend (9/25) inspection when we opened up the Sunshine Hive, we disturbed the Queen while she was in the middle of laying an egg. When we pulled up the frame she was on, she had her abdomen well … Continue reading →

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Los Altos Hills Bee Rescue – Additional Photos

Posted on September 28, 2010 by

Thanks Audrey of Los Altos Hills for dropping off a CD with photos from the bee rescue at her house on 9/18. I try to take photos when I can during the bee removal but it’s hard when I’m high … Continue reading →

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Honey Bee Life Cycle

Posted on September 28, 2010 by

Type Egg Larvae Cell capped Pupa Average Developmental Period Queen up to Day 3 up to Day 8½ Day 7½ Day 8 until emergence 16 days Worker up to Day 3 up to Day 9 Day 9 Day 10 until … Continue reading →

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Capped Brood Cells From the New Queen – Cowper Hive

Posted on September 26, 2010 by

Saturday 9/25/2010 – One week ago we found eggs and very young larvae from the new queen whom was mated just a short time ago. Now the Cowper Hive has capped brood worker cells, ready to emerge in a few … Continue reading →

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Queen Found! Los Altos Hills Almaden Hive

Posted on September 24, 2010 by

Thursday 9/23/2010 – Today we opened up the combined hive of Waverley and Almaden to do a quick inspection to check if there are any eggs or larvae the workers can use to create an emergency queen. But guess what … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Waverley Queen

Posted on September 20, 2010 by

Sad news today. I got a call from my dad this morning said he caught a queen in the yard but wasn’t sure which hive it came out of. She landed infront of the Mountain View Hive and the bees … Continue reading →

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We Have a Mated Queen Plus Eggs/Larvae – Cowper Hive Update 9/19/2010

Posted on September 20, 2010 by

Sunday 9/19/2010 – We inspected the Cowper Hive today and were ecstatic to find the new queen and some eggs and young larvae on one of the combs. The queen is now mated and a virgin no more! She has … Continue reading →

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Los Altos Hills Bee Removal – Almaden Colony Rescued 9/18/2010

Posted on September 19, 2010 by

9/18/2010 – Today my dad and I removed and rescue the Almaden Colony of honey bees in Los Altos Hills. During inspection I was told the handyman punched a large hole into the colony and from my inspection it look … Continue reading →

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Queen Cup – Hayward Overhill Hive

Posted on September 16, 2010 by

Some of you might remember from my blog on rescuing the Hayward Overhill colony where I mentioned that these girls have some queen cups in place. I’m not sure if it’s genetics or it’s just in their mind where they … Continue reading →

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