One Queen no workers

[Doodadog]

One of our hives has had consistent attack from wasps, despite trying to kill wasps they have prevailed and raided the hive relentlessly.
They seem to know that the hive is weak and target it. 2 other hives within a few feet are doing well and defending well.
Today only the queen is left.....any ideas?
I have put her in a Nuke with some borrowed brood,, moved the hive and am hoping for the best...
Any chance she will survive?

 

[drstitson]

presumably you put some borrowed bees in with the brood????

should do ok if you can sacrifice enough bees and brood from your other hives.

 

[chycarne]

Had this problem and to ne honest it will be a real pain. If you can give her enough bees and brood it should be ok. we managed to get ours through the winter but it was lack of bees that did us in. you need a good number in there with her. Also be aware she could be damaged... we learnt a lot and watched some amazing behaviour. You will have to decide on numbers of bees you are willing to pull out of your other hives and do a balancing act. if you have enough bees and she is ok it will work.

 

[Dishmop]

Why didnt you block the entrance if you knew it was under attack?