> 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 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * From the desk of Stanton A Hershman FIDONET: 1:[log in to unmask] INTERNET: [log in to unmask] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * MADNESS TAKES ITS TOLL. PLEASE HAVE EXACT CHANGE