Hive is located in the backyard in a suburban setting under nearly full canopy mixed broadleaf forest with mid-day sun exposure. The location is adjacent to a creek and trail in Rock Crest Park.
The scale is an old Fairbanks, 0.25 lb divisions, checked by W. Esaias in 12/09, and weights were maintained to within 0.5 g.
The colony consists of Italian bees and plans are to requeen with hygienic stock.
Forage:
Black locust, Tulip Poplar (May– June), Clover (May–Aug), Wild Cherry, Redbud (Apr), Borage, Hyssop, Zebrina, Cone flower, Butterfly weed (Jun-Aug), Aster, Goldenrod (Sep-Oct).