Hot in Texas

One of my 7 hives is bearding outside the 5-frame nuc.  Temperatures here in North Texas are in the mid-to high 90’s right now (1st week of June 2012).    I do believe that it’s time to move these ladies to a 10-frame box along with a screened bottom board.  That should do wonders for helping to keep them ventilated.

Update on 6/6/2012…  We’ve had about 4-inches of rain today… and the temps are down to 70 Deg F.  The bees are STILL bearding – Holding out – under the board – whilst it’s raining all around them.   I’ll check their hive tomorrow to see what’s going on.