tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405740998298393653.post1220703995625159930..comments2024-01-28T10:51:25.349-08:00Comments on Outback Farm: So depressingKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01754379649711551718noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405740998298393653.post-90148251593853519012013-07-25T11:26:15.862-07:002013-07-25T11:26:15.862-07:00I know misery doesn't like company, but I just...I know misery doesn't like company, but I just went to check mine and I think they're goners too. Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845268534571646512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405740998298393653.post-8076651538958773962013-07-25T10:05:22.061-07:002013-07-25T10:05:22.061-07:00Oh Kris. My heart breaks for you. I have lived t...Oh Kris. My heart breaks for you. I have lived through this with Kristin and have seen first hand how discouraging it is after so much hard work and high expectations. Everything new is a learning experience but sometimes I prefer to do my learning by reading it in a book, not by living it. HugsBetty Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397971373329806277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405740998298393653.post-64810217814403516722013-07-25T06:20:18.620-07:002013-07-25T06:20:18.620-07:00PS- if you get another hive, you may want to look ...PS- if you get another hive, you may want to look into putting it in the sun. It's harder on the bees, but also harder on moths and hive beetles. <br /><br />I'm far from an expert on bees and I'm looking forward to hearing other ideas/ comments. Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845268534571646512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405740998298393653.post-2132546249647102032013-07-25T06:10:31.646-07:002013-07-25T06:10:31.646-07:00Oh man, I don't know what to tell you. I had t...Oh man, I don't know what to tell you. I had the moths set in on a hive last fall, but the hive was dead. I'm sad to say, I wouldn't hold out much hope for them recovering from this. Beekeeping is so hard. I've had 3 hives over the years and have only been able to keep one going. <br /><br />Is there any brood in the hive? You can freeze the frames that don't have brood to help kill the larvae. <br /><br />I guess then I'd clean the boxes and remaining frames as thoroughly as you can without killing bees. Kill what moths and larvae you can, get rid of that webbing, and check back every other day. <br /><br />How many bees are left? <br /><br />This week I noticed my bees going crazy. I went up to examine them and they were full of ants! One blade of grass was leaning against my stand. I have to keep the stand in paint cans full of water to keep the ants controlled. Then I have the added fun of keeping the mosquitoes controlled. Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845268534571646512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405740998298393653.post-76680122955427127182013-07-25T04:28:39.713-07:002013-07-25T04:28:39.713-07:00Kris, I have no advice, but wanted to say how sorr...Kris, I have no advice, but wanted to say how sorry I am to hear the news about your hive!!<br />I hope you find some answers!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14643387947219993819noreply@blogger.com