steve_e
House Bee
- Joined
- Jan 19, 2010
- Messages
- 251
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- Location
- East Sussex
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- 3
Hi -
I need to open a hive up briefly (to remove a QE), which I haven't done before at this time of year.
I know a lot of you apply oxalic acid about now so I guess you've had the experience. I was just wondering what to expect. Are the bees likely to be torpid and slow to react, or will they be defensive? Are they more likely to be down inside the frames or am I likely to have to remove the QE with lots of bees crawling over it (and therefore will I have to leave many outside the hive).
Any views gratefully received!
Regards, Steve.
I need to open a hive up briefly (to remove a QE), which I haven't done before at this time of year.
I know a lot of you apply oxalic acid about now so I guess you've had the experience. I was just wondering what to expect. Are the bees likely to be torpid and slow to react, or will they be defensive? Are they more likely to be down inside the frames or am I likely to have to remove the QE with lots of bees crawling over it (and therefore will I have to leave many outside the hive).
Any views gratefully received!
Regards, Steve.