If I understood the lecture right. A capped cell could be a brood OR Honey? How do I know which is in that cell? I know you covered that but I'm taking notes as you lecture.
Capped brood cells are generally grouped together around open brood cells, in the lower part of the hive, and may have pollen (bee bread) stored around in the same area. Capped honey cells will usually be above the brood. Sometimes both can be on the same frames, but even then, the honey is mostly in the upper corners. Capped brood cells look somewhat dry and papery, and opaque, and may be slightly curved outward. While capped honey appears waxy and somewhat translucent, and smooth across the surface, or even slightly indented. Sometimes the honey has a small visible air bubble behind it, sometimes not. Once you start seeing both, the differences are very obvious. The weight of the frame can also be a clue. Combs of mostly brood are fairly light while combs filled mostly with honey are quite heavy.
ALWAYS work your bees from the backside!! Love this series!!
thanks for a great series of lecture
Very informative, practical and understandable
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If I understood the lecture right. A capped cell could be a brood OR Honey? How do I know which is in that cell? I know you covered that but I'm taking notes as you lecture.
Capped brood cells are generally grouped together around open brood cells, in the lower part of the hive, and may have pollen (bee bread) stored around in the same area. Capped honey cells will usually be above the brood. Sometimes both can be on the same frames, but even then, the honey is mostly in the upper corners. Capped brood cells look somewhat dry and papery, and opaque, and may be slightly curved outward. While capped honey appears waxy and somewhat translucent, and smooth across the surface, or even slightly indented. Sometimes the honey has a small visible air bubble behind it, sometimes not. Once you start seeing both, the differences are very obvious. The weight of the frame can also be a clue. Combs of mostly brood are fairly light while combs filled mostly with honey are quite heavy.