Backyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 211, queen not laying, no comb construction etc...

Welcome to another episode of backyard beekeeping topics.
This episode is timely for early summer practices and observations.

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First off, I mention the smoke that's spreading downwind from the Canadian fires that may be impacting honey bee foraging behavior. As of today, there are 413 reported active wildfires. Some beekeepers have reported a cessation of foraging altogether.

If you have concerns about air quality, here is the link:
AirNow.gov for a fire and smoke Map as well as advisories for your area in the United States.

Today's topics are as listed below:

1) If we let drones with mites emerge, aren't we allowing the diseases mites carry to spread?

2) I have recently had stronger reactions to bee stings than I have had in the past. Should I be concerned? What's going on?

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3) When swarms emit and land on a temporary location, how do they decide where to land if there has never been a swarm in that location before?

4) Do you get better success by having your frames horizontal to the entrance or parallel?

5) I have a question about combining hives with the paper method. How long should I leave the paper between the two boxes? I'm a little worried.

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6) If a queen lays an egg, she must know what size egg to put in what cell? If you have laying workers, do they lay eggs in worker and drone cells? How when you give eggs to a queenless hive, do they get the egg to a queen cell?

7) I could not fit my OAV want into the 3/8" entrance, what's the best time of year to swap out bottom boards?

8) I bought a BeeWeaver Queen and she took weeks to begin laying, does that mean they sent me an un-mated Queen?

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QUESTION #2 Additional information you may find interesting:
Honey bee venom potency can vary depending on the race of honey bee. For example, a study published in the journal "Apidologie" found that the venom of Carniolan honey bees (Apis mellifera carnica) was more potent than the venom of Italian honey bees (Apis mellifera ligustica). The study found that the venom of Carniolan bees contained higher levels of the protein melittin, which is one of the main components of honey bee venom. Melittin is responsible for the pain and inflammation caused by a honey bee sting.

Another study, published in the journal "Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology", found that the venom of Africanized honey bees (Apis mellifera scutellata) was more potent than the venom of European honey bees (Apis mellifera). The study found that the venom of Africanized bees contained higher levels of the protein phospholipase A2, which is another major component of honey bee venom. Phospholipase A2 is responsible for the damage to cells and tissues caused by a honey bee sting.

The potency of honey bee venom can also be affected by other factors, such as the age of the bee, the season of the year, and the diet of the bees. However, the race of the bee is one of the most important factors that determine the potency of its venom.

It is important to note that the potency of honey bee venom is not always a good thing. In some cases, a more potent venom can be more dangerous. For example, Africanized honey bees are known for their aggressive nature and their tendency to sting in large numbers. This makes their venom more dangerous than the venom of European honey bees.

If you are stung by a honey bee, it is important to seek medical attention, especially if you are allergic to bee venom.

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