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Point the entrance to the hive facing "out". During high season, bees don't really hang around the hive; they leave and go forage. You can stand 2 meters in fr
by durkie 12y ago
Point the entrance to the hive facing "out".
During high season, bees don't really hang around the hive; they leave and go forage. You can stand 2 meters in front of my hives and turn your back and have no idea there's a beehive anywhere near you.
- marcosdumay 12y agoSome bees are calmer than others. But what I really want to tell is: > ...bees don't really hang around the hive; they leave and go forage. When they change, and decide to hang around the hive, don't let anybody at the terrace, or near it in any way. That does not happen often, and does not last for long, but you better stay away for a while.
- saalweachter 12y agoStinging insects in general are remarkably unaggressive when you are not directly threatening their hive. I've a hornet nest in my woodpile that I discovered after being stung after moving a piece of wood, and since then I've stayed 2-4 feet away and they haven't attacked again. Likewise, you don't need to be garbed for most of your beekeeping activities. You can change out feeders or pop open the top for a quick peek without being bothered. Many beekeepers have found that they can pull frames or shuffle boxes if they are gentle and don't rile up the bees.