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lceumt

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Hi,
Got some strange behaviour outside one of my hives. Please see short video: -
http://vimeo.com/101609469
I'm specifically confused by those bees "rocking" backwards and forwards.
Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks

Mick
 
Washboarding! I've yet to see it. Does anyone know yet why they do this?
 
My bees have done it twice this year. On both occasions they were waiting for virgins to emerge. Taking the opportunity to do some extra cleaning as there is no brood to feed?
 
Thanks everyone for your help and advice.
 
Washboard as Tommy Steel in the Good 'ole days.
 
One of my colonies has started washboarding frantically - since I added ApiG. Is it akin to handwringing? Kind of stress related? I know I'd be completely stressed out with that stink all the time.
 

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