Early March Inspections and Balancing NC

A discussion on inspecting colonies in early March in NC and balancing colony strength to increase brood / queen production.
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[@HoneyBeeMade]

Thank you for the video, Justin. I have a couple questions. I’m just curious, do you use a solid bottom board or screen bottom board? Also, I see your colonies are numbered. Do you use those numbers to take notes on all the colonies?

[@DysonApiaries]

I use solid bottom boards. The research doesn’t seem to support screened bottom boards making a quantitative difference in mite loads and solid bottoms are much stouter when it comes to moving colonies.
I use the numbers mostly for keeping track of major issues and for keeping up with really good performers for genetics.

[@HoneyBeeMade]

@@DysonApiaries Thank you, Justin. I appreciate the info on how your keep bees. I’m learning every day. I have another question if you don’t mind. Do you ever use slatted racks ?

[@DysonApiaries]

Never used them. The theory is good, just never used them. One more piece of equipment that is an absolute necessity on my tight budget.