Tag Archives: Nectar Flow

Citrus Blooming Soon

Posted on March 28, 2012 by losaltoshoneybees

The nectar flow right now is pretty strong and soon it’ll get even better as citrus will start to bloom. The bees are building up like crazy and with our recent rains should prolong some of the blooms. Just wanted … Continue reading →

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Nectar Flow Is On

Posted on March 3, 2012 by losaltoshoneybees

Just a note, the nectar flow is pretty strong right now. All the healthy hives that we inspected today have been drawing new comb and lots of it. It was so gorgeous outside today hitting a high of 71F and … Continue reading →

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Time To Add Supers/Another Box

Posted on January 24, 2012 by losaltoshoneybees

It looks like I’ll be doing a few inspections this week through the weekend. Wednesday being the warmest day as of current forecast, 67F. I’ll be checking on the strongest hives first to ensure they have enough room as I’m … Continue reading →

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Adopt A Hive – WBayshore Hive Moves to Aptos

Posted on September 29, 2011 by losaltoshoneybees

Lairy from Aptos drove in from the coastside this evening to adopt the WBayshore hive. This young established nuc sized hive has a strong laying queen, brood of all stages, capped and uncapped honey, pollen, and about 4 to 5 … Continue reading →

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Great Honey Year

Posted on September 9, 2011 by losaltoshoneybees

It has been a great year for honey on the Peninsula with strong hives producing a good load of honey as our nectar flow was strong this season. Last weekend we harvested a third time from the Mountain View hive, … Continue reading →

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Why Have My Bees Suddenly Turned Aggressive

Posted on August 4, 2011 by losaltoshoneybees

Some of you might wonder why your bees have suddenly become aggressive. When you started the hive this year the bees were calm, nice, and you can practically open up the hive without a veil. Now you get near and … Continue reading →

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Citrus Bloom in California Happening Now

Posted on April 1, 2011 by losaltoshoneybees

I was working some swarms yesterday in two orange trees and noticed they are blooming! Here comes our citrus nectar flow, one of the main nectar sources for our honeybees in California. With this year’s rain we should have a … Continue reading →

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Wine Barrel Hive Packing in Honey

Posted on October 15, 2010 by losaltoshoneybees

During last weekend’s inspection, 10/10/10, we saw something that we liked and not like. First the good news. This colony is getting stronger and the weight of the hive is increasing fast. The girls are harvesting a lot of nectar … Continue reading →

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A Strong Queen – Hayward Overhill Hive

Posted on September 5, 2010 by losaltoshoneybees

Saturday (9/4/2010) – After we completed the Sunshine Hive cutout we inspected three other hives today. First one is the Hayward Overhill Hive. Last reported they have slowed down, running into a dearth. But now they seem to be thriving … Continue reading →

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Nectar Flow Slowing Down – Hayward Overhill Hive

Posted on August 7, 2010 by losaltoshoneybees

After inspecting the Wine Barrel Hive, dad and I headed over to my sister’s place to check out the Hayward Overhill Hive. Last time they were thriving, building new combs and storing a good amount of honey. Well, this time … Continue reading →

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