I figure that every bee keeper has had a few good "rushes" in the past. When I first started with bees years ago the episode of the the first package installation was memorable,heartbeat racing, perspiring, excited and sealed up like a mummy in a cacoon, but the first time I plunged my hand into a swarm cluster to feel the buzz was exhilarating to say the least, "I felt alive". What was your most memorable "rush"?
Removing a hive from a wall. The bees were covering thankfully I was properly protected. I was having the take a glove and make a spot to see through on the veil. That is when I put the smoker down and got the spray bottle of sugar water out. It works better on removals as the bees while wet are unable to fly. I have hived several swarms with no protection. The next biggest rush was the installing of my 2 packages.
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