applebwoi
06-03-2007, 07:41 PM
When I work my bees they always seem very gentle but after I finish and take off my gear, I've had bees pester me thirty minutes later if I was in the back the yard and not even near the hive. Is it unusual for them to stay somewhat agitated following an inspection? Usually its only a single bee and not a bunch that keep buzzing me but I've had this happen several times and have been stung this way about three times.
Beaches' Bee-Haven Apiary
06-03-2007, 07:48 PM
Where do you take off your equipment?
Make sure all the bees are off of you before taking it off. I've had to kill a few bees that have trailed me back to the honey house to keep from getting stung.
-Nathanael:cool:
James Henderson
06-03-2007, 07:48 PM
If I broke into your house then left, I bet you would be a little irritated for a day or so.
Don't worry, they will calm down by the next day or two. Many of my hives are a bit agitated for the remainder of the day after I work them, but by the next day or two, I can sit next to their hives, drink a hard cider, and watch them fly in and out without a single sting or head but.
Besides, you are easier to sting when you have your gear off.