Hello, Newbie in second year here. Lost all three I started last year, but the five I started this year seem to be much stronger, Fingers crossed.
Recent events have me lost in beespace. My fifth hive swarmed and I retrieved it ok. Put it in a new hive. Last Sat. the same number five hive swarmed again and I retrieved it also. Put feed on both hives. Also caught a swarm which appeared back of our property, put it in new hive also. Now here is the situation.
Mid August. Checked the new hives (from swarms) All three are taking the feed. All three are building comb. All three are collecting pollen and storing.
I see no eggs, larvae or capped brood in any of the three. I located the queen in one of them. The other two I have not. Being new I could have missed her.
I put in a frame of brood, one in each, from my strong hives. Don't know if this was the thing to do or not. Still feeding syrup.
Time wise. one was put in on 7/21, two was put in on 7/31 and three was put in 8/5.
What should be done if anything, and when. HELP
By the way I live in Juniata County, Pennsylvania