Monday, June 4, 2012

Beekeeper Field Day June 2nd.

Today was a really nice June day to be out riding around to different apiaries in Stanly County.
About 12 to 15 beekeepers and Nancy, the NC Bee Inspector, took a trip around the county to check on bee hives and give advice to the keepers. The hives that were inspected were found to be in good condition and making some really good honey so far this year. Learned a lot of new ideas and heard some good advice on things to do to keep our hives happy and healthy.
The longer I have my hives the better I enjoy being a new beekeeper.
A special thanks to Nancy Rupert with the NC Agriculture Bee Inspection.

Thanks Nancy for checking my bees for me.



This hive was at an apiary we stopped at.

This little guy was at another apiary and was just watching
everyone looking at the hives. He let everyone know he was there.
He sounded off about three times. Hard to believe that he can make
such a noise.


This frame is out of my hive. Looking good.