On Mon, 8 Apr 1996, Mark D. Egloff wrote:
 
>      I will be setting up packages in a new outapiary about 5 miles from my
>      main site.  Can I (I figure I probably can) move frames of brood over
>      the distance from one site to the other?  If I can, how should I do it
>      to prevent chilling of the brood?  Any tips on how this is done would
>      be appreciated.
 
I think its best to move frames of sealed brood that is begin to emrge.
I have no hard facts, but I figure they're least vulnerable at this
stage, and they will be adopted fine by the host colony when they come
out.  I haven't kept track of the success of these emerging bees tho.
 
>      Should I run the heater in my pickup until I am "toasting" before I
>      pull the brood, then drive like mad, or is there a saner method?
 
I think the heater is a good idea, but I don't think you are in any huge
rush, especially when your only going 5 miles. I find cardboard nuc boxes
helpful for keeping the frames in place as I drive.  Queen cells seem
to do okay for a couple of hours with a hot water bottle close at hand,
so I think you are safe to drive the speed limit.
 
Cheers,
Adony
 
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