I'm getting ready to do a simple walkaway split and I have two questions.
1. Many sources regarding walkaway splits say to block entrances up to 24 hours. If not using a screened bottom board (for ventilation), wouldn't this overheat the nurse bees/brood in the new split for this summers heat?
2. I was wanting to put the new split to the direct right of the first source hive (45 degrees), thus returning bees have two options at this point (new or old). Would this be "ok" to do, or move to a location farther off?
1. Many sources regarding walkaway splits say to block entrances up to 24 hours. If not using a screened bottom board (for ventilation), wouldn't this overheat the nurse bees/brood in the new split for this summers heat?
2. I was wanting to put the new split to the direct right of the first source hive (45 degrees), thus returning bees have two options at this point (new or old). Would this be "ok" to do, or move to a location farther off?