Hi,
1) I am picking up two packages of bees on Wed. End of May seems a bit late, and the early spring blossoms are all gone. I'm planning to put sugar syrup in with them (1 gal. each hive, 1:1 mixed up the day before). If they don't need it, I'm guessing they won't eat it. My goal for these bees is to get them strong enough to get through the winter. Sound good for the day one activity?
2) What's the best way to transport the two packages? My truck is on the fritz, so I'm using my moms van. It has AC, and I was going to put the bees in the back, under a cover to keep the sun off. It will be about a two hour drive, and I don't want them to overheat under the windows. Anything I overlooked?
For the installation, I'm planning to place the queen, then just set the package in the hive instead of shaking them in. Some people seem to advocate this approach saying it's calmer for the bees.
Thanks,
Mike
1) I am picking up two packages of bees on Wed. End of May seems a bit late, and the early spring blossoms are all gone. I'm planning to put sugar syrup in with them (1 gal. each hive, 1:1 mixed up the day before). If they don't need it, I'm guessing they won't eat it. My goal for these bees is to get them strong enough to get through the winter. Sound good for the day one activity?
2) What's the best way to transport the two packages? My truck is on the fritz, so I'm using my moms van. It has AC, and I was going to put the bees in the back, under a cover to keep the sun off. It will be about a two hour drive, and I don't want them to overheat under the windows. Anything I overlooked?
For the installation, I'm planning to place the queen, then just set the package in the hive instead of shaking them in. Some people seem to advocate this approach saying it's calmer for the bees.
Thanks,
Mike