My first hive and was away for a week and just got back. It is very hot here and there were hundereds of bees outside the hive and got stung just approaching it. I thought they had plenty of room in the second deep, since i inspected it before i left and there was plenty of room.These are Russian bees and I am thinking they may bee on the verge of swarming... any advice when i inspect tomorrow? thanks for any help...
Chris
Chances are they were just hot. I would check your bottom deep for swarm cells if you are concerned.
"To bee or not to bee"
Swarm cells will be on the bottom of the top deep usually. (Not necessarily). Sounds like you need a little ventilation. I use screened bottom boards and keep an empty miller feeder on top. (Screened shut) Then I prop up the lid. At least put a piece of screen over the hole in the inner cover and Prop up 1 end a little.
Dickm
They just sound grouchy to me. If they did that again I'd be thinking about a new queen.
Michael Bush bushfarms.com/bees.htm "Everything works if you let it."
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