So - newbee hive placement mistake. I found the (what looked like at the time) perfect location for my hives, at the edge of a grove of trees, facing south. When I set them up in March they had good sunlight for most of the day, if not a bit dappled because of some overhanging branches.
Somehow ... I managed to completely forget about the simple grade 1 discovery that trees grow leaves. Now, because of that oversight, my hives are in the shade for a good chunk of the day (most of the day really). The hives themselves seem to be thriving anyway, busy doing their thing (with little to no pests yet that I can see).
It seems to be the opinion of most folks that hives should be in full sun. Should I consider moving my hives into a sunnier location (I only have 2 right now)? Or should I not bother and just see how it pans out? My main concern would be screwing the bees up by moving them 10 feet over and out into the sun ...
Somehow ... I managed to completely forget about the simple grade 1 discovery that trees grow leaves. Now, because of that oversight, my hives are in the shade for a good chunk of the day (most of the day really). The hives themselves seem to be thriving anyway, busy doing their thing (with little to no pests yet that I can see).
It seems to be the opinion of most folks that hives should be in full sun. Should I consider moving my hives into a sunnier location (I only have 2 right now)? Or should I not bother and just see how it pans out? My main concern would be screwing the bees up by moving them 10 feet over and out into the sun ...