John Hammond
New Bee
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- Nov 7, 2014
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- Location
- West sussex
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- 2
Hi new bee hear.
Is it ok to inspect the hives on a cloudy day?
Is it ok to inspect the hives on a cloudy day?
Hi new bee hear.
Is it ok to inspect the hives on a cloudy day?
often difficult to get perfect conditions to inspect, when swarm control inspections are necessary very often ideal weather isn't there, the bees show there objection when the hive is opened.
often difficult to get perfect conditions to inspect, when swarm control inspections are necessary very often ideal weather isn't there, the bees show there objection when the hive is opened.
The general rule of thumb is: any time you can work comfortably in shirt sleeves (~16degrees C), you can inspect bees.
If you wait for that youll have about a fortnight of the year to inspect
The general rule of thumb is: any time you can work comfortably in shirt sleeves (~16degrees C), you can inspect bees.
The general rule of thumb is: any time you can work comfortably in shirt sleeves (~16degrees C), you can inspect bees.
EDIT: I thought it was meant to be 12 C. I think that's what I was told when I started, I might be remembering wrong though.
I was told 16 degrees when I started. Maybe they're a lot tougher where you live though.
Its a guide. Thats all...although, the older forage bees will be at home on grotty days so you take your chances
You have a finish forum? You two timing rat..
Last summer we had very bad June. Beeks took photos that swarms came out between rain showers even if temp was 10C. I could no believe that but so they told in our forum.
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