>     What is everyone's opinion on the best time of day to go into the hive?
>I have one hive that is somewhat aggressive about defending the home!  I
>know that right before a approching storm is not a good time and that I
>should always take off my black watch.
>     I have noticed that night seems to be ok as I have taken frame after
>frame out and not had a problem, but I can't see much that way, and Im not
>sure if its the darkness or the cooler air that is calming them down.
>     Durring the day I can take the lid off and watch them line up on the
>top of the frames ready to scramble at the first sight of a bare arm!
>
i'm in ne florida where it is pretty hot by this time of the year.  i have
found that the best time for me to work my hives is at 2:30 in the
afternoon.  the sun is at it's hottest and it seems that most of the girls
are out in the field working!  most of the time i can work them with just a
smoker and no veil, yes, not always the smartest thing to do.  however, they
don't bother me and only once in awhile if i push too hard does one express
it's opinion.  however, i have bursitis (sp) in both shoulders and the
stings help greatly to relieve the pain.
 
stanton
 
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