Backyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 232, working bees at night and more...

This is the Audio Track from today's YouTube Video:  https://youtu.be/awniz4sZvZs

Topics and associated time stamps are generously provided by Adam Holmes

1) One of my hives is dying. What should I do with the resources in that hive? 4:04
 
2) Is there a way to isolate kinds of honey in specific locations in the hive? Are supers capped when pulled? 12:00
 
3) I'm wondering if any backyard beekeepers have 2x5 over 5 deeps with a common flow hive super on top? 21:19
 
4) Is the reason for the hole in the inner cover simply to feed when needed? Could you cover it up? Do bees propolize double bubble? 25:15
 
5) How do you build up resource colonies? Can you start another hive with two frames of brood? 32:07
 
6) Do honey bees see red lights at night? Is there proven science? 39:12
 
7) With pest management trays in winter, should we clean them out and turn them over? Or is mineral oil ok through winter? 44:51
 
8) What kind of Tote-bucket do you use to store or remove horizontal Layens frames? 49:05