Been trying to get the queen to move out of a small log(log is about 2' in dia and now 3' long)where the hive is. I cut off and stood up the log and set a deep hive body on top about 2 weeks ago. I was told now you wait. I've been peeking through a crack between the hive body and stump and can see a lot of bees going into the the box. What should I do next? how long do I wait?What should I look for? The bees are real active. They robbed all the honey out of the piece of log I cut off and took it in the hive. Now I'll get rid of that piece it was about 2' long and half full of honey and comb but that honeys all gone now. When do I need to add another section of hive? Lots of ?????here and need some advice.
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I did put a piece of plywood with a cutout that the hive body sits on top of the log . The queen just has to crawl straight up about 16" and she's in the hive body she doesn't have to leave the log or go out in the light.
Maybe I should give a little more info. It's 16" from the entrance in the log to the bottom of the box. The comb in the end of the log is within probably 2" of the bottom of my hive box. I have not looked in the hive box yet to see what is going on. I would have but I ordered a bee suit and it's backorderd and I have been waiting for it to come before I start poking around.
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