Hive entrance observations
| Observation | Possible motives | Management options |
|---|---|---|
| Accumulation of bees near the hive entrance | lack of space for bees/hot weather | provide enough water, provide shadow, check if the colony has enough space in the hive (add chamber or split the colony) |
| Ventilating bees at hive entrance | / | / |
| Returning pollen foragers | / | / |
| Collection activity at hive entrance | / | / |
| Faecal splatter at the hive entrance | / | / |
| Abnormal or nervous behavior | / | / |
| Wasps or hornets flying in and out the hive | / | / |
