Backyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 223, do bees have a favorite color? What to do with incomplete Ross Rounds and more...

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1) Is it true that metal with/in honey destroys the enzymes? 11:20

2) Follow up response to Question 3 from Q&A Episode 220. The observation hive was not queenless, and they are on track. 25:00

3) My colonies had high mite counts. Should I replace the queens in those hives? Are those queens spreading viruses to the next generation? 26:00

4) I have a question about storing honey supers. Is there anything wrong with just letting the little bit of leftover honey dry on the frames? Seems like the comb gets torn up by the bees. 33:45

5) I have a memory of you talking about drilling holes in your hive walls to allow OA Vaporizers. How are you placing the hole and bolt to avoid hitting frames and stopping the flow of OA? 41:40

6) I purchased the Ross Round brackets that you introduced during your Hive Life Conference video and I had to purchase them. They are 40 to 60% filled out. I am interested in your thoughts regarding what to do with them. 52:41

7) Do you have any thoughts on what a honey bee's favorite color is? 59:44

8) I'd love to know what you are going to do to winterize your Ivry-B hive, if anything? 1:05:05