[PyroBee]

Today finally picked up and installed my packages. All went well, was a lot more fun then I thought. They did poop a lot early on. Will a security light on them at night bother them? Thanks for those who have answered my questions.

 

[JStinson]

Congratulations on your packages!

The light might bother them...I have no experience with this because I live in the boonies. Here's a thread you might be interested in though:

http://www.beesource.com/forums/showthread.php?286134-Mass-Casualties/page2&highlight=security+light

 

[ruthiesbees]

My hive is right outside my front door with a motion sensor light and I have found that it does cause some issues for the bees. I've watched them fly at it all night long and in the morning, I will have dead bees on the ground. I've ended up turning my light off when it is not in use.

 

[BeeMoose]

Congratulations on your install. I had the same thing happen with my bees while installing them. They covered us and their hives with poop. Must have been holding it for a while.
Good luck.

 

[PyroBee]

Thank you. I may turn the light off until they settle in. I installed them Tuesday around five will it be ok to check for queen release Thursday night, I have to work a twenty four Friday.