Opening and Inspecting the Hive
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Discard old, unusable food

If you placed pollen supplement or grease patties on top of the frames on your last visit, discard them if they are moldy or otherwise unusable.  If they are still edible, you may save and reapply them before closing the hive.  If you discard them, don't throw them on the ground in the apiary.  This will just encourage ants to visit your hives.

Feeding and Watering
Opening and Feeding the Hive
Opening and Inspecting the Hive
Preparing to Visit the Apiary

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