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Re: Hive Move
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"(Thomas) (Cornick)" <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 20 Jul 1998 22:24:42 EDT
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In a message dated 7/20/98 6:01:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask]
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> Tom,
>
>  After i place this contraption on do I put the hive cover back on also ??
>
>  >On a empty super place some window screen
>  >Above this place a queen excluder.
>  >Remove the inner cover and place this arrangement on top.
>  >This gives a super full of cluster space and room for air.
>
>  Will the bees use this space insted of the landing board ?
>
>
The cover stays off until you remove the super and screen.
This just keeps cooped up bees from cooking during the move.
If you are only going a couple feet just pick the hive up and go.

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