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  1. If bees produce a "surplus" of honey that is harvested in the summer or early fall, why do they need to be fed sugar throughout the winter and spring? Wouldn't they ordinarily use the surplus honey? Updated: December 10, 2010
  2. Why do newly installed packages of bees seem to abscond more than well-established hives? Updated: November 16, 2010
  3. How are package bees and queens produced? Updated: November 10, 2009
  4. What is the best way to introduce a queen into a colony? Updated: November 10, 2009
  5. How do you find the queen in a colony? Updated: November 10, 2009
  6. How do I decide if beekeeping is for me? Updated: November 10, 2009
  7. Where should I locate my honey bee colonies and what factors should I consider? Updated: November 10, 2009
  8. How can I be a good neighbor beekeeper? Updated: November 10, 2009
  9. What should you wear to protect you from honey bee stings? Updated: November 10, 2009
  10. The bees have glued everything in their hive together. What can I use to separate the boxes and frames? Updated: November 10, 2009
  11. What is a bee smoker and how do I use it? Updated: November 10, 2009
  12. What is a standard honey bee hive? Updated: November 10, 2009

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