Flying drones

[Charliej]

Is it usual to have drones still flying in and out at this time of year .

And also any thoughts about adding another box to a hive that is bursting at the seams with bees and bringing in huge amounts of pollen , or is it too late in the season .

 

[For want of a better word]

No

look to see what the store situation is???

Nos da

 

[Erichalfbee]

Is it usual to have drones still flying in and out at this time of year .

And also any thoughts about adding another box to a hive that is bursting at the seams with bees and bringing in huge amounts of pollen , or is it too late in the season .

I have sorted a similar one out yesterday.
One frame of stores out and a frame of foundation in the middle.
Looking at wax scales on the inspection board they are drawing it already and the queen will lay in it.

 

[Swarm]

Don't add another box, it's too much space.

 

[enrico]

If you still think you have to add another box then put it at the bottom. Nothing lost, nothing gained if they don't use it.
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[Millet]

If you still think you have to add another box then put it at the bottom. Nothing lost, nothing gained if they don't use it.
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Perfect i did that over a month ago.

 

[Charliej]

If you still think you have to add another box then put it at the bottom. Nothing lost, nothing gained if they don't use it.
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Are we talking about a brood or super...

 

[beeno]

Are we talking about a brood or super...

You don't want pollen in your super.

 

[madasafish]

Is it usual to have drones still flying in and out at this time of year .

And also any thoughts about adding another box to a hive that is bursting at the seams with bees and bringing in huge amounts of pollen , or is it too late in the season .

I have drones in one hive out of eight. Watched them yesterday and thought of your post..Almost all other colonies have thrown them out - . As their queen is a sister of three other hives which have thrown out drones, it may be specific to that hive..