Alan Coble wrote:
>
> I started beekeeping this year.  I didn't have problems keeping the grass
> cut around the hives in the beginning.  I would mow early (7AM) and the
> bees didn't mind it.  However, I now have difficulty cutting the grass with
> the now established hives.  I am aware you shouldn't hit the hive with the
> mower.  Does the sound, vibration or smell of the gasoline lawnmower cause
> them to become angry?  What is the best time and method to cut the grass
> around hives?
 
 
        Hello Alan
        Ken Lawrence here about 25 miles North of Kansas City Mo.  I usually
keep 6-10 hives in my side yard.  I always start mowing on the opposite
side of the yard and let the bees get use to the noise.  I then mow
right up beside the hiives.  I do have a 24 inch piece of conveyor
belting in front of the hives.
 
                                        Ken