In a message dated 7/20/98 6:01:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask]
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> Tom,
>
> After i place this contraption on do I put the hive cover back on also ??
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> >On a empty super place some window screen
> >Above this place a queen excluder.
> >Remove the inner cover and place this arrangement on top.
> >This gives a super full of cluster space and room for air.
>
> Will the bees use this space insted of the landing board ?
>
>
The cover stays off until you remove the super and screen.
This just keeps cooped up bees from cooking during the move.
If you are only going a couple feet just pick the hive up and go.