I'm posting this for a friend who's not registered yet, but needs a fast answer.....also have some of the same questions about time of day to work hive.....
Here's his question:
Ok, I pulled a bonehead maneuver this March by not put guides in my new TBH (I was under time pressure to home a swarm that landed in my backyard, literally!) As you might have guessed they built some radically crooked comb, crossing up to three bars. I went in yesterday just to check it out, WHAT A DISASTER! Broken comb, nectar everywhere, many traumatized and prematurely deceased bees, my bad.
So here are my questions for the bee luminaries, I know I have to go back in and straighten it out:
1. What are some clever ways to reattach comb to bar, keeping in mind that I’m in full regalia with clunky gloves?
2. What are the recommended times of the day to do this work? When I went in it was too hot and the comb just dissolved in my hands but in the evening they seemed even unhappier about my presence.
3. Also, side entrance vs. front to back entrance?
thanks!
beebee
Here's his question:
Ok, I pulled a bonehead maneuver this March by not put guides in my new TBH (I was under time pressure to home a swarm that landed in my backyard, literally!) As you might have guessed they built some radically crooked comb, crossing up to three bars. I went in yesterday just to check it out, WHAT A DISASTER! Broken comb, nectar everywhere, many traumatized and prematurely deceased bees, my bad.
So here are my questions for the bee luminaries, I know I have to go back in and straighten it out:
1. What are some clever ways to reattach comb to bar, keeping in mind that I’m in full regalia with clunky gloves?
2. What are the recommended times of the day to do this work? When I went in it was too hot and the comb just dissolved in my hands but in the evening they seemed even unhappier about my presence.
3. Also, side entrance vs. front to back entrance?
thanks!
beebee