I sure have a lot of bees right now. But I left in the green frame, for drones, a bit too long. I saw some hatching as I looked at the frame, but the rest look like they've hatched. So I took the frame away from the hive and dumped off the bees remaining. I doubt I got all of them but most of the bees seem to be young and not drones so hopefully the hive will remain strong.
I didn't see many super frames full...one or two...so I left them for now and hope they get capped. Then I'll remove them. I think there are enough stores in the lower deeps.
Next I will need to do a varroa treatment but think it's a little early now. Maybe later this month.
I also put on the bottom board today since nights are going to be a little cooler...although the hive is so full, I expect they'll stay warm enough.
Otherwise, I think things look good and will be anxious to get the varroa treatment done soon and probably again in October.
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