Aberdeen colonies broodless?

[Bridget]

Bridget, condensation on the polycarbonate crown board would worry me. Do you have enough insulation above the crown board? That should prevent the condensation - even if they're rearing brood.

I decided it's a nice calm day - so, I'll remove the Varroa strips. A couple of days short of six weeks will probably not matter. But it was cold and the bees were clustered - so, I didn't pull out any frames. Sorry, Fatshark - I can't give you any more information.

Kitta

Well I’m waiting for life to allow me time, on a warmer day, to get the syrup off and the insulation on. In summer there can be quite a lot of condensation on the polycarbonates and then I use “ whisper it and don’t tell anyone let alone Fatshark” matchsticks!!!
However some condensation seems to be quite normal here, maybe it’s the bee house, and it’s not caused a problem so far.
The bees also looked as though they were doing orientation last sunny day


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[fatshark]

I have insulation on all year.
And no matchsticks

[fatshark]

I can confirm that Aberdonian colonies have no brood

[Mellifera Crofter]

Why did you need Aberdonian colonies with brood? And should we treat with OA now? As you know, I've only just removed the last of the Varroa strips.
Kitta

[fatshark]

We've got colonies near Aberdeen and we needed some brood for the day job.
Too soon to treat I reckon, brood or no brood.
There's a long winter ahead.
Time to start building bee shed number three