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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. => Topic started by: Irwin on August 21, 2008, 09:30:26 AM

Title: Rain and bee's
Post by: Irwin on August 21, 2008, 09:30:26 AM
This is my first year with bee's. My bee's are flying in the rain and some are dieing because they get turned up side down get stuck in the water. I have the hive on a slant so water won't run in but some still puddles on the landing. Is this normal?
Title: Re: Rain and bee's
Post by: JP on August 21, 2008, 10:35:25 AM
Normal, if you're worried use sbbs and slant your entrances.


...JP
Title: Re: Rain and bee's
Post by: Irwin on August 21, 2008, 10:46:23 AM
Thank's JP
Title: Re: Rain and bee's
Post by: KONASDAD on August 21, 2008, 11:02:52 AM
Look carefully at their wings. They usually have "frayed" edges or "notches" on edge of wings. This is a sign they are older and it is the older ones who are usually dieing in a light rain. Young bees can handle the lite rains.
Title: Re: Rain and bee's
Post by: Irwin on August 21, 2008, 11:13:39 AM
I will go out and take a look first I will have to put my eyeball's on.