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Hive Inspection

Hive Inspection. The Beekeepers of Indiana Mary 13, 2018. Purpose/Goal. Spring Swarm Prevention General Inspection Take Off Honey Check for Food Resource Split a Hive Treat for Diseases Feed. Plan. Dress for Success Correct Tools Be Prepared Oder Free Temperature

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Hive Inspection

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  1. Hive Inspection The Beekeepers of Indiana Mary 13, 2018

  2. Purpose/Goal Spring Swarm Prevention General Inspection Take Off Honey Check for Food Resource Split a Hive Treat for Diseases Feed

  3. Plan Dress for Success Correct Tools Be Prepared Oder Free Temperature Weather

  4. Tools Smoker/Fuel Hive Tools Cinnamon Oil Plastic Bag Extra Box Extra Frames Beetle Traps

  5. Steps for Inspection Gently Smoke Open the Lid Remove Top Box Remove/Inspect Frames Gently Smoke Replace Frames Close the Hive

  6. What to Look For Evidence of Queen Brood Pattern Smell Brood Queen Cells Signs of Disease

  7. If You Think You Have a Problem • Kathleen Prough, • State Apiary Inspector • kprough@dnr.IN.gov • 317-412-3315

  8. Questions?

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