FreddieZ
New Bee
- Joined
- Jul 15, 2021
- Messages
- 2
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- Location
- Kirkintilloch- Scotland
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- 5
Hello all,
I have a wee question about one of my hives that I can not seem to control.
I got three new colonies at the same time from the same farmer. All Highland Black bees.
One hive is on my allotment with two colonies of Buckfast bees. All are doing great.
The other two I took home with me and they have a great spot in the garden, nothing to annoy them. Plenty of water and enough food around. (We face the canal)
One hive is so aggressive I am thinking of getting rid of it.
I have tried everything to try to settle it but it's getting a bit much- Dive bombing, following me back to the house. Hanging around the door for up to two hours after hive inspections. I was inspecting it weekly but have changed it to ten days as I thought that may have helped. Fed them. Changed the smoker. no smoke. lavender water. playing music. The list goes on.
Any suggestions?
I have a wee question about one of my hives that I can not seem to control.
I got three new colonies at the same time from the same farmer. All Highland Black bees.
One hive is on my allotment with two colonies of Buckfast bees. All are doing great.
The other two I took home with me and they have a great spot in the garden, nothing to annoy them. Plenty of water and enough food around. (We face the canal)
One hive is so aggressive I am thinking of getting rid of it.
I have tried everything to try to settle it but it's getting a bit much- Dive bombing, following me back to the house. Hanging around the door for up to two hours after hive inspections. I was inspecting it weekly but have changed it to ten days as I thought that may have helped. Fed them. Changed the smoker. no smoke. lavender water. playing music. The list goes on.
Any suggestions?