> I need some help here since I have seen experienced beekeepers blow
> lightly on a frame to move bees with no problems. A light puff opened up
> an area on the frame so capped cells could be seen. It also was used to
> move some bees from around a queen. It is a nice technique when you are
> holding a frame with both hands.

It's what I am used to do also. It works well with local Italian and
Hawaïan bees.
But Russian are more sensitive and tend to jump on my face when I blow
on them.
I am afraid there is no general rule.

Hervé
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