Ah, it’s one of my special UFE’s that I closed up to one bee space as they were under attack from wasps. I have since removed the foam to give them full access again.
They don't like not having a quick getaway from what I have observed,
Just randomly came across this post and found myself wondering how this colony did?
Can’t believe I missed the flipping aurora again!
I don’t think they’re that bothered. I’ve got one hive with a tiny entrance due to wasp issues. They just look like they’re all forming an orderly queue to get in!
My preference is for 20mm wide entrances for most of the year. Only wider when colony is at its most numerous and when treating for varroa. With an OMF they seem happy enough. Last year no mouse guards used and they cleared all the dead bees. I'm minded to see if this works this year. Maybe my colonies have been lucky or simply great at keeping intruders at bay.
I’m going all 3 days so I expect I’ll find you 😊
I don't mean just a reduced enrance but one that has to be navigated slowing their entry and exit. As for lining up in an orderly fashion, "make my day" he said, brandishing the soapy sprayer. At this time they are nothing more than sugar addicts who pose a danger or nuisance to our girls, I deal with them when trying to enter in the same way as the girls do when they are within, deadly force.
Mine still do it when I take the reducers out
Sadly, they were soon after, attacked by wasps and then finished off by bees robbing what was left…😥
Sorry to hear that!
A veiled hat would probably work though. I've had one or two bees ping off my veil but most have been fairly calm.
I thought you didn’t like to eat pheasant?
it's as bland as a tesco value chicken, but is OK in a cassoulet or pate, although it seems I'm not allowed to cook proper food any more
😢 why?
I keep getting spasms, dropping stuff and breaking the kitchen tat that SWMBO buys
