[Bees In Miami]

After a move of 5 miles, I would think you won't have to trick them at all. Just open it back up, and let them fly. JMO!

 

[stan.vick]

Sounds reasonable, why not do both, I cut a fresh branch with leaves and lean it against the entrance, I would think moving the entrance is a good idea, you can always move it back to bottom entrance if you like those better.

 

[bison]

Not necessary at all. Think of the hives that are moved hundreds of miles and just plopped down in a new spot. Move it and don't give it a second thought.

 

[camero7]

Not necessary at all. Think of the hives that are moved hundreds of miles and just plopped down in a new spot. Move it and don't give it a second thought.

:thumbsup:

 

[stan.vick]

This should be an important question for beekeepers, yet I haven't seen a controlled study on this, do any of you know of such a study?

 

[Greg Lowe]

Not necessary at all. Think of the hives that are moved hundreds of miles and just plopped down in a new spot. Move it and don't give it a second thought.

Agreed

 

[treetrunk]

This should be an important question for beekeepers, yet I haven't seen a controlled study on this, do any of you know of such a study?

I am not a beekeeper but i did a study on this yesterday, I put a leaf in front of one I put a branch in front of another and i put a leaf and branch if front of a third. I'll report back soon....

 

[JRG13]

A 5 mile move to a new yard has a much greater 're-orienting' effect then putting some grass/sticks/twigs/leaves/rocks/screen in the opening.