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Date: | Wed, 12 Jul 2000 21:51:56 -0400 |
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Tom asked
But how can one stop it if it gets started?
If your hives have ventilation( mine are D.E hives) you can close the front with a screen, or completely if needed - I have done this in the past successfully. The bees/hive fared well, and after 1 day, I opened the hive, and restricted the opening until visiting bees decreased comfortably. Of course, I am assuming that you will get your complete bee suite on for this procedure.
And about avoiding robbing? Be careful when you rob the hive yourself. I robbed my hive once in too hot, too dry weather during a blossom dearth and immediately following the neighboring hives dropped by for a little nip of honey from the robbed hive. But, I'm sure that many know this.
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