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Keith.
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Hi.
Enjoyed your information on powdered sugar dusting. You mentioned that it is not effective when the bees are clustered. Why not? Thanks!
5 January 2009 - Ukiah, CA.
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gary lemasters
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Thanks for your contributions. I have one hive on a south-facing slope. I used small cell plastic foundation. My first year - all seems fine so far. A top bar hive is in my future.
31 December 2008 - W1182 Yaeger Valley Rd, Cochrane, WI 54622
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Jamie
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Great website, and great information!
25 December 2008 - Florida
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fredrick lambert
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I have a TBH in my front yard and need to relocate it in a more secluded location. I have read that one has to move a hive either 2-3 ft. at a time or 3-4 miles, I also heard that it was possible to disorient the bees by placing branches over the entrance for a period of time and then be able to move the hive without making incremental moves. I need to move the hive 30 feet so it is hidden behind a 6 ft fence. Any suggestions? Should I wait until spring?
lat 38.140201
long -122.23152
25 November 2008 - Valljejo, Ca.
Webmaster comments
Hi Fredrick,
Such a move is very problematic. I'm assuming that the bees can fly about every day at your location.
The best option would be to move them at least a couple of miles away. Leave them there for a brood cycle. And then move them back.
Another option would be to move them about 1 foot/day toward their new location. If they become defensive. Let them set for a couple of days before resuming the move.
If weather confines the bees or they cluster for a week or more without flying. Just move them when they're clustered. They will re-orient. Don't try this if they stay hive bound for less than 3 days after moving.
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Great info. Can't wait to start a couple hives this spring. Have you heard of the triangle top bars they offer at backyardhive .com. I was thinking of making mine this way and was wondering what an expert thought