Getting my 2 packages of Italians Monday the 14th.
Going to be in the mid 40s.
Question is, both the hives are only inches away from each other,,should I install 1 package then wait till the next day for the next?
so that 1 hive does not start out stronger than the other due to drifting.
I would install both the same day and use entrance reducers until the colony strength leads to a traffic jam at the entrance or they start bearding when it's hot.
I just did twenty side by side. Half the night before until dark and the other half the next morning.
Thanks guys,,Its just that I remember seeing a post about this and could not find it.
That person suggested to do it in 2 different days?.
So they both get new homes tommorow.
Let them out!!! They want out. The sooner the better.
...JP