Today I added a second honey super. The first box felt pretty heavy (guessing 80% full), so I under-supered (or should that be sub-supered). It was a box of comb from last year’s hive 3. The Black Locust trees just bloomed yesterday in the area, so I think the timing was good. I’m just a bit concerned, however, because of the number of bees in the hive and because the first super was 80% full. There is a pretty good chance that this hive will swarm. I guess I should have put the new super on last week. Darn. Just to note for future reference: the native honeysuckle started blooming two or three days ago. It’s been quite dry and hot and the blossoms already look dry. Some rain might bring them back, but because of the Black Locust, the bees probably won’t bother with them.

Liz brought over a nuc with one of the new Q1 queens. Are these from the George line? Anyway, we looked this evening and they didn’t seem to be taking much if any syrup. When should I check to see if she has emerged? Maybe just wait a week? Or wait three and check for eggs and small larvae?