Alan Coble wrote:
>
> I started beekeeping this year. I didn't have problems keeping the grass
> cut around the hives in the beginning. I would mow early (7AM) and the
> bees didn't mind it. However, I now have difficulty cutting the grass with
> the now established hives. I am aware you shouldn't hit the hive with the
> mower. Does the sound, vibration or smell of the gasoline lawnmower cause
> them to become angry? What is the best time and method to cut the grass
> around hives?
Hello Alan
Ken Lawrence here about 25 miles North of Kansas City Mo. I usually
keep 6-10 hives in my side yard. I always start mowing on the opposite
side of the yard and let the bees get use to the noise. I then mow
right up beside the hiives. I do have a 24 inch piece of conveyor
belting in front of the hives.
Ken