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Revision as of 18:17, 19 February 2019
Accumulation of bees near the hive entrance --> possible motives:
| 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) |
| lack of space for bees/hot weather | / | / |
| lack of space for bees | / | / |
Ventilating bees at hive entrance
Pollen on bees
Collection activity at hive entrance
Faecal splatter at the hive entrance
Abnormal or nervous behavior
Wesps flying in and out the hive
