Beehives produce multiple products besides honey, but getting a final product from what the bees make often requires some work. Beeswax is a valuable resource that must be separated from other materials within the comb. I am trying to do this, for the first time, and it’s taken a couple tries to get a product that’s worthwhile and ready for further refining. This video documents my attempt(s) and the outcome(s):
Month: March 2022
“Schrödinger’s Bees” – Are they Alive or Dead?
This time of year is critical for the beehives – if they’ve survived winter they’re going to increase their activity and start producing brood, but until flowers start blooming they won’t have much nectar to support them. I inspected the hives to find their status coming out of winter, and to see if they have enough food to get into spring. The inspections were recorded, but the microphone was muted. So the video has taken a different “cinematic” turn. I hope you enjoy this “silent movie” version of the first hive inspections of the year.