Difference between revisions of "Hive entrance observations"
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| − | | Accumulation of bees near the hive entrance | + | | '''Accumulation of bees near the hive entrance''' |
| lack of space for bees/hot weather | | lack of space for bees/hot weather | ||
| − | | check | + | | provide enough water, provide shadow, check if the colony has enough space in the hive (add chamber or split the colony) |
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| + | | '''Ventilating bees at hive entrance''' | ||
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| + | | '''Returning pollen foragers''' | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:17, 20 February 2019
| 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 | / | / |
