Hello All
 
For some time now, I have been observing wasps attempting to gain entry to
my hives, apparently without success. They always seem to be met with stern
rebuke at the hive entrance, and as far as I can see they end up backing
off. I have made all hive entrances quite small to assist the bees in this
regard.
 
To day, when I was examining one of the varroa floors, I noticed about a
dozen ants scurrying around the varroa floor. I am now wondering, if these
constitute a danger to the hive, since they have actually gained entrance,
and will they bring in hordes of their brethern, and end up overwhelming the
hive. Is any corrective action against them necessary or possible.
 
Thanks for any assistance
 
Sincerely
 
Tom Barrett
49 South Park
Foxrock
Dublin 18
Ireland
 
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Latitude  53 Degrees 16' North
Longitude  6 Degrees  9' West of Greenwich