[becka30]

I have had my bees for two years now. I only keep one hive at this time. When I first hived my bees they were very docile. I could stand off to the side and watch activity without any problem. Now if anyone is within 100 ft. they are likely to get buzzed. My son was a large distance away last year and got stung four times when he swatted at one. I recently had a cousin stung when he was out in the yard and ran near to retrieve a ball. This was on a fairly cold day, also. I believe the hive did requeen itself this year. I have been told we had africanized bees in our area, so was wondering if this could be the case.

 

[becka30]

Yes, the bees are on the south east side of my house. I am only on one acre, so chose a side of the house which we don't really use the yard. I can watch out a side window to see the bees at work.

I will plan to requeen in a couple months.
Thanks for the input.