When performing removals – we don’t always get to pick the ideal conditions. Environmental factors play a big role in the behavior of a hive.
When it’s windy, overcast, humid, etc, etc… there are more bees at home than usual – and are in defense mode instead of out foraging.
After 2-3 days of rain – I had a window of time to do this removal. As guessed – they have a bit of defensive attitude due to:
- Rainy prior (and current) days
- Overcast Sky
- I forgot my smoker
What? Why would you do a removal or ANY bee work without a smoker? It can be done. Should it be done? Probably not… But with proper knowledge of how to deal with the bees, it’s possible….
Now – a month after this removal, the bees are doing well in the nuc box they moved into.
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