Hive entrance observations
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 | check for |
| lack of space for bees/hot weather | row 2, cell 2 | row 2, cell 3 |
| lack of space for bees | row 2, cell 2 | row 2, cell 3 |
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