This is my first year keeping bees.  I have 2 hives that started as 5-frame
nucs.  Over the last week or so I've noticed increased activity around the
hives.  Upon closer inspection, I can see a great many Italian bees
entering and exiting my hives (my bees are Carniolan).  I suspect the sugar
syrup I'm feeding is attracting them although the feeder is of the hive-top
variety.  Moving the hives isn't really an option right now since they are
in  my backyard and can't be moved very far.  Should reducing the hive
entrance be done now or is it too late?  Any help with this would be
appreciated.  I want to ensure that my hives grow enough in population
through the summer and build enough comb to have enough stores to last the
winter.  Thanks

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