After inspecting my bees yesterday (30th Oct) the bees in all 5 colonies were out flying. The temperature was about 10-11 degrees. This is not that unusual. I have obseved them flyng in lower temperatures. What was unusual was the amount of pollen still going in. The pollen was a dark orange. I have no idea what plant it is.
I thought this is good as the queens are still laying even after the recent cold spell we had. I also thought this is bad as I intend to give an Oxalic acid treatment when there is no brood. #
Is it good the queens are laying so late in the year or is it bad as I can't give the Oxalic acid treatment?
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