Modern Bees · Block Receipt
Stemilt Growers, LLC
Block 14-B · Gala Apple · 8.4 Acres
| Location | Quincy Road, Wenatchee, WA 98801 |
| Contract | MC-2026-STEMLT-04 |
| Season | Spring Bloom 2026 |
| Dates | April 3–14, 2026 |
Modern Bees
250+ hives · Dryden, WA
WA Apiary Reg. #WA25-304
Dennis Chidester, Operator
Colony Summary
Colonies Placed
40
colonies
Avg. Strength · Placement
8.7
frames of bees
Avg. Strength · Pull
8.2
frames of bees
Inspections Logged
5
walk-throughs
Inspection Log
| Date | Inspector | Avg Frames | Min | Max | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 03 | D. Chidester | 8.7 | 8.0 | 9.4 | Placement. All colonies settled by 1800h. |
| Apr 06 | D. Chidester | 8.9 | 8.2 | 9.6 | Active foraging observed. Pollen loads heavy. |
| Apr 09 | D. Chidester | 8.6 | 7.8 | 9.2 | Weather hold 0600–1100. Cold front, hives closed. Note logged. |
| Apr 11 | D. Chidester | 8.4 | 7.9 | 9.0 | Post-hold inspection. No losses. 2 colonies supplemented. |
| Apr 14 | D. Chidester | 8.2 | 7.6 | 8.9 | Pull day. Final count 40/40. Block complete. |
Weather Events
Apr 09
Cold front, low 28°F, high 44°F — hives closed 6am–11am. Note on file.
Apr 12
Light rain, no bloom impact.
Replacement Guarantee
No colony fell below the 6-frame floor during this contract. The 48-hour replacement guarantee was not triggered. Final pull: 40 of 40 colonies placed.
Signatures
Filed by
Dennis Chidester
Beekeeper · Modern Bees
2026-04-14
2026-04-14
Received by
[Field man name]
Stemilt Growers, LLC
Date: _______________
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