Well, installed the frame of open brood and one of new comb with little problem. However, only a few of the bees are using the entrance provided. Discovered they are going around the black plastic and duct tape, using the original entrance. Come to find out, oak trees have very rough bark with fissures that are exactly 3/8", so the bees were just using them like a tunnel. Not possible to close off with duct tape. So...stuck some of my daughters cotton balls onto the duct tape and pressed them into the fissures, with the ends of the duct tape holding them in place. By the time we left it appeared they are stymied and are re-orienting to the entrance provided. Hope so.
Am somewhat concerned that the open brood may not survive until the new nurse bees discover them and begin to care for them. Any thoughts?
Am somewhat concerned that the open brood may not survive until the new nurse bees discover them and begin to care for them. Any thoughts?