Jerry Bromenshenk wrote:

Now for the problem, either they are shut down because of
the intense heat in the hive and need to cool it, or they,
like people, don't work in 'black flag' conditions, or its
a combination of the two.  Tried cooling hives with dry
ice, but it didn't get bees back out.

Any tricks to get bees to fly under these severe
conditions?


Reply:
We are not having any problems with our bees flying and
foraging, etc, but then we are on small cell 4.9mm top
tolerance foundation and don't have the aerodynamic lift
problems associated with high heat. Here in Arizona
somewhere around 113 to 117F even planes are grounded, much
less oversized honeybees.

Suggest if you are not working with smaller foundation and
you want them to fly in very hot weather for
experimentation you give it a try to keep the bees flying.

Respectfully submitted,

Dee A. Lusby
Commercial Beekeeper
Tucson, Arizona




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