crackling

[Cuckmere couple]

sound in the poly nuc

what is it? its quite loud from the outside...what are the bees doing to create this noise?

 

[linoleum bonypart]

Eating a big hole in your poly nuc

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

wax making

 

[birdsandbees]

Eating a big hole in your poly nuc

lets hope not! never had anything chewing up my Poly Hives other than poxy wax moth.

having heard this myself quite a lot I'd agree that this is the sound of industrious behavior

 

[Swarm]

wax making

 

[Millet]

Eating a big hole in your poly nuc

 

[Erichalfbee]