I started a trap-out recently and went back today to add the screen funnel. Last Saturday I left a Nuc box with 5 fully drawn frames up against the tree. Today, Wednesday, I went back and someone, not the owner, had used "Great Stuff" on and in my box, and on my frames and all around the tree. I removed all the foam and there are a few bees coming out of the tree, but why would someone do this? The hive has been there for years. The owners want to sell so they wanted the hive moved. I'm supposed to meet the sherriff there on Saturday. I called my local bee supplier and they said the box, frames, plasticomb and fully drawn comb are worth about $135 and the bees would have been worth about $185. I am so disappointed. This hive was so gentle. Does this hive have a chance?
The hive as I left it Saturday.
The hive as I found it today.
After I cleaned the foam away.
I do not understand why the pictures are sideways..can anyone help?



I do not understand why the pictures are sideways..can anyone help?