Comments on: Assessing Hive Temperament

By: James Carpenter

James Carpenter — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:14:24 +0000

When you disturb your bees and they are mad. After walking Away and they continue to attack for 15 minutes; have they become africanized?

By: Philippa

Philippa — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 04:23:12 +0000

Generally, if you listen, you can tell the mood of the hive. A normal busy, nice day has one sound- if they’ve found an empty hive and are raiding it for resources, there’s another sound, and if they’re upset for some reason- illness in the hive or predators, for example- they tend to make a sharp, louder sound. Listen to your bees- you’ll save yourself some stings.

By: Kelly Alley

Kelly Alley — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 02:50:12 +0000

I just want to thank you for this super informative article. My husband and I are taking care of our sons bees for him while he’s away for school. Just in time for swarming. Lol! We are trying to learn all we can to bee prepared for whatever’s next. Thank you!

By: KC

KC — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:08:29 +0000

I have a couple items you need to consider.
If you wait 2 weeks between inspections, you are allowing swarms to escape in the Spring.
Mowing around a hive is not an issue if you don’t announce you are doing it. I mow directly in front of the hive 1 pass and then go on to mow other area’s before returning to do the next pass farther out. By doing this yu are gone before they even know you are nearby.

By: Mike flasck

Mike flasck — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 20:51:54 +0000

Good info. I’m a beginner, first attempt at backyard bees.

By: Davis Watch

Davis Watch — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 19:19:35 +0000

Wow! I really didn’t know how beautiful and complex this world is! I congratulate you for such comprehensive information, I hope in no more than 2 years to have my own farm