First Bee Hive Inspection - June 1, 2013

I'm ready in my bee suit, gloves and hive tools for my first hive inspection two weeks after installation of the bee package. 

1.  The cover and crown board are removed for hive inspection with the frame rack hanging on side of hive.

2.   Using hive tool to loosen frame and place frames on frame rack.

3.  Observed new wax drawn on foundation frame.

 4.  Observed capped honey, pollen and nectar on frames.

5. Looking at how the bees are using their wax comb - raising brood and storing nectar.

6.  Gently replacing removed frames by into hive.

A great day in the hive. I was able to see the marked Queen and pleased with the productively of the bees.