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Software engineer, 28yrs old. Still a beginner at keeping bees. I spend most of my time coding with minimal physical activity, so I love to get out once in a while and watch the bees how they defend the hive against robbers and whatnot 😅

After much consideration and after @pargyle comment, I've decided to give up on them. Even if they somehow get back on their feet, I dont want to risk my other hive at this time of the year by stealing their resources. I gotta take this as a lesson learned, I guess. Thank you all for your...

Thank you all. I'll do this tomorrow 😃 hoping for the best

I dont think I have a place to send them. Can I lock them/shut the entrance up completely (ofc if I provide a cool place) till they accept the queen?

Thank you all for the input. Yes I can take a frame from other strong colonies. This is a stupid question, but when I take the frame with brood do I leave the bees behind (shake them) or not? Is there a risk of robbing since there are no defenders?

I have five hives. @flemage Thank you. Can you please explain what is the best way to start with a Nuc at this time of year..so there is any chance to get them ready for winter?

Hello, Im a new user here and also at my second year of beekeping. Wanted to ask for your help. A few days ago I noticed one of my beehives had little activity on the entrance. I checked the hive and found a lot of dead bee. Everything is pointing to varroa infestation: mites crawling on bees...