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ladies didn't like the 5 frame nuc! they went in checked it out and than hung on side of hay bine? went back after dark to pick up bees all on outside. plan B nail bottom on 8 frame deep add 5 undrawn frames 1 drawn. place under swarm wet swarm w/sugar water brush in bx.
i hate working bees this late always get stung getting out of suit or in truck. got stung 3 times for my effort!
only took 3 tries and it's 11:00 Pm
tomarrow will add a frme of brood and put them to work,mission done.
bob
 
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