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	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