I also checked Large Marge’s hive this weekend, and I think it is going to be the last inspection for a few weeks. Her hive has been so big and vigorous, I just figured it was going to swarm, but I don’t see any evidence of queen cells that would indicate that.
She still has a great brood pattern and, even with this drought, they are managing to still stock away honey.
Do you use a screened bottom board?
Yes I do.