Greg Mabrey weighs in with some timely observations:
What a difference a week makes! The red maple bloom has begun (just barely) on southern exposures, daffodils are starting to bloom, and I have even seen a redbud with a few open blooms on it. There is likely to be some pollen available when the bees can fly now.
The incoming fresh pollen will provide the protein needed for serious brood rearing. As we are supposed to get several days of warm (55+ degrees) partly sunny weather this week, now is the time to rotate brood boxes as needed, remove mouse guards and initiate swarm control measures. Continue feeding as needed until nectar starts coming in. My thought is that if the bees take 1:1 syrup, they need it. if you have not fed Fumagilin-B for Nosema yet, now is the time to do that. You may also wish to consider doing a mite count and starting mite controls like drone frames or sugar dusting, if needed.
Enjoy your bees!
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