>Yesterday the local professional beekeeper told me that my two hives >will be sacked by other bees because there are in zone (some 350 meter) >about 80 hives (professional hives !). > : :I think that he is trying to tell you that the two new hives may be :weak and that his hives might rob them out. You can avoid this by :keeping your hives strong and by restricting the hive entrance to :an opening small enough for only 4 or 5 bees. The small opening will :allow the guard bees to defend the hive with out being overwhelmed by :the invaders. I would not open these hives unless it is really needed :or if there is a good nectar flow on. The chance of robbing occurring :is least during a nectar flow. : :He might be trying to keep you out of his area also. : :Good luck ------------------------------------------------------- [log in to unmask] *** I think, therefore I am politically incorrect!! *** -------------------------------------------------------