Backyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 93, When to Feed Pollen Patties and more!

Welcome! Should you spend your hard earned money on Pollen Patties for fall feeding? Is there a good time of year to put pollen patties in your have that's better than others? YES Hear this as a Podcast: https://frederickdunn.podbean.com/ Visit my website: www.TheWayToBee.org Want to join a friendly fellowship of beekeepers and share your photos or ideas? Here you go: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3062274013832702 Today's questions are as follows: 1) You've mentioned in the past that some bees are slow to take to the flow-hive supers. Do you think that some behavior/breed traits would also be responsible for bees not taking to Better-Comb for brood production? Interested in a Flow-Hive and want a $50 discount? Please avoid fakes, here is the real deal at $50.00 off: http://mbsy.co/honeyflow/29307941 AU - https://mbsy.co/zSDf9 EU - https://mbsy.co/zSDbm This is the only source for Better Comb: https://www.betterbee.com/frames/bcombkit1.asp Please tell them Frederick Dunn sent you :) 2) This is a suggested method for deterring bears from entering your honey bee Apiary. It's a good concept, but I can't vouch for the effectiveness... yet! Here's what you'll need for that audio deterrent: Outside All-weather radio: (top rated) https://amzn.to/3igRAC9 Outdoor Motion Sensor Flood: https://amzn.to/38PJ1eB Screw In Plug Adapter (top rated) https://amzn.to/2XHIRPN ****Follow ALL safety and code instructions**** 3) I have two hives, one is strong, the other weak. Can I combine a package of bees with the weak colony in spring? In this video, I demonstrate how to combine two colonies: https://youtu.be/Dr8QUVi-15s 4) My Question is about winter emergency feeding. I spilled some dry sugar down onto my bees, did this cause any damage? Best time to put pollen patties on? Studies have been done regarding fall feeding of pollen patties - Fall NO, Spring YES: Mattila HR and Otis GW "manipulating pollen supply in honey bee colonies during the fall does not affect the performance of winter bees" The Canadian Entomologist 139(4): 554-563 Journal of Economic Entomology 99(3): 604-13. American Bee Journal: Volume 160 No.12 pages 1327-1329 Real Pollen Patties: https://amzn.to/3nNxBMs 5) Can you tell me about the pros and cons of swarms? 6) Should I treat my bees for mites in the spring? When is the earliest to treat for mites? If you miss the early window and are in honey production, AND have high mite counts: https://www.betterbee.com/pest-management-and-medications/fpro10.asp 7) Can the bees dispose of moldy honeycomb, or should I dispose of them? Thank YOU! As an amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Want to submit a question but don't want to post here on Youtube? Please follow this link: http://www.fredsfinefowl.com/thewaytobee.html