Are mice a danger to a colony in Spring/Summer?

[BernardBlack]

Last couple of visits to hive, I’ve noticed what looks to be mouse droppings on the inspection board. There is no sign of disturbance at entrance though (although I have reduced entrance size just to be sure).

I was thinking they might be attracted to the debris on the inspection board?

Are mice a danger to hives this time of year? Would they be looking to get inside?

 

[Ian123]

Last couple of visits to hive, I’ve noticed what looks to be mouse droppings on the inspection board. There is no sign of disturbance at entrance though (although I have reduced entrance size just to be sure).

I was thinking they might be attracted to the debris on the inspection board?

Are mice a danger to hives this time of year? Would they be looking to get inside?

Never had any issues with mice this time of year although once a couple of years ago I suspect a little rat damage in mid autumn.

 

[drex]

My entrances would allow a mouse in at this time of year, but never had a problem yet. If it is a brave hungry mouse it might give it a try, but bees would soon see it off. Different matter when they are clustered in winter though

 

[ShinySideUp]

Pretend your naked hand is a mouse and put it in the entrance to a hive...now you know how a mouse is going to feel after about three seconds.

 

[BernardBlack]

Pretend your naked hand is a mouse and put it in the entrance to a hive...now you know how a mouse is going to feel after about three seconds.

That’s one way of looking at it!

 

[Gilberdyke John]

Last couple of visits to hive, I’ve noticed what looks to be mouse droppings on the inspection board. There is no sign of disturbance at entrance though (although I have reduced entrance size just to be sure).

I was thinking they might be attracted to the debris on the inspection board?

Are mice a danger to hives this time of year? Would they be looking to get inside?

I found a mouse on one of my hive landing boards a while ago. It was barely able to walk after the bees had taught it a lesson.