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Queen Bee
- Joined
- May 19, 2010
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- Location
- Dorset
- Hive Type
- 14x12
- Number of Hives
- 5
(Quoted from Susbees)- Sugar water is what we use for spraying hives but not all over the gloves. If it's hot they like a plain water spray with a couple of drops of chamomile oil. I don't like to clart my gloves in sugar water...increases the risk of bee squish.[/QUOTE]
I'm probably a bit slow on the uptake but could you clarify- do you use a sugar water sprayer instead of a smoker to calm the hive during a routine inspection, or just in particular circumstances? I've seen mentions of using sugar water, but never a description. Basically, A) when, B) where, C) how, D) why, and E) what strength- but any other details would also be welcome!
Many thanks
I posted this earlier as a response on another thread, but seems to have kept a low profile- hope its OK to re-start it.
I'm probably a bit slow on the uptake but could you clarify- do you use a sugar water sprayer instead of a smoker to calm the hive during a routine inspection, or just in particular circumstances? I've seen mentions of using sugar water, but never a description. Basically, A) when, B) where, C) how, D) why, and E) what strength- but any other details would also be welcome!
Many thanks
I posted this earlier as a response on another thread, but seems to have kept a low profile- hope its OK to re-start it.