Is it okay to make splits and checkerboard at 55 degrees F, or rather, when the bees are clustered? Or is this a really bad idea? Should the temp for splits always be when they are de-clustered (and is that 60 degrees F)?
Splits & temperature
Is it okay to make splits and checkerboard at 55 degrees F, or rather, when the bees are clustered? Or is this a really bad idea? Should the temp for splits always be when they are de-clustered (and is that 60 degrees F)?
Re: Splits & temperature
I don't have a problem with it. I did it Friday, although it was a shade warmer than 55. I realy think it depends on the amount of bees that you have.
If you have a couple HB's full of bees, then I would say it is OK to split.
"You have to put down the ducky if you wanna play the Saxophone!" Mr .Hoot
Re: Splits & temperature
l did splits in the mid 40s. l brought another box so the brood did not get chilled. the first emerge on the 22
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