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hsbcapt
05-06-2009, 01:48 PM
Their still hot . Took 8 stings under my veil and too many on my arms and back through heavy wildland firefighting coveralls. I need to order an Ultrabreeze . The # listed stated caller not taking calls. The money is fine , Just wondering how long until I might could get one shipped. These bees are so agressive I considering destroying them> Even the dogs taking hits.
BeeAware
05-06-2009, 08:49 PM
Can't advise on the suit but I'd sure re-queen that colony as soon as possible.
BEES4U
05-06-2009, 09:27 PM
If you lived closer I would give you one of my Cordovan ripe queen cells to put in the top super to do what's called a forced supercedure.
The Cordovan is used as a genetic marker.
You night consider feeding some thin syrup to help their attitude and check to see if a pole cat has been in the yard.
Ernie
Ultrabreeze is the way to go. That, high top boots, and gloves and they will have a tough time finding a spot to sting. Try dividing them into multiple boxes until you can get some queens. Smaller hives are usually not as aggressive.
magnet-man
05-07-2009, 07:08 PM
Your suit is on the way.:)