I have one existing hive in my backyard
> and a new package arrives on Saturday, are there any
> distance constraints I should follow setting up the new
> hive. My main concern is drifting from the new hive to
> the old one, while the new hive is establishing
> itself.
Installing a package next to an existing colony should not be a problem. But keep in mind that if you feed them sugar syrup it’s best to do so via an in-hive feeder, as the entrance feeders are more prone to robbing. And of course, use an entrance reducer at its smallest opening till they get established.
Eugene Makovec
Missouri USA
***********************************************
The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned
LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to:
http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html