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Offline zzen01

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Ok got even ANOTHER question...
« on: August 09, 2010, 10:11:37 pm »
OK My wife and I went out to check on them yesterday(95 deg F WOW). When we opened up both hive I saw A LOT of uncapped honey cells(about 5 frames worth). Is this due to the heat or is this due to the fact that a lot of nectar producing plants are dying?

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Re: Ok got even ANOTHER question...
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2010, 10:21:35 pm »
i'd guess it's because they hit a good pocket of nectar, brought in a lot, and have not yet capped it.
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Re: Ok got even ANOTHER question...
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2010, 01:33:30 pm »
They will cap it when it is cured right.

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Re: Ok got even ANOTHER question...
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2010, 11:24:42 pm »
Is at nectar (hope so) or is at water for cooling  :?


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