Attack of the 50 Foot Bug

Outside and inside view June 26, 2010

Recently, I’ve added another super which is the orange section near the top of the hive. Due to the mid 90’s temperatures we are experiencing, the lid of the hive is propped open to allow better ventilation. The middle yellow super is just about full of honey. It probably weighs about 60 lbs. Unfortunately, this is honey that I can’t touch. This is what they will use to get through the winter.
I opened the hive this morning to check things out. Here is a frame that is in the process of being filled with honey. This one of the few photos from inside the hive that I’m happy with. The difficulty of taking good photos while dressed in bee garb can’t be underestimated. Plus, I was concerned about getting