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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => HONEYBEE REMOVAL => Topic started by: iddee on July 15, 2009, 01:31:01 PM

Title: Cutout on July 14
Post by: iddee on July 15, 2009, 01:31:01 PM
Larry Tate and his wife, along with Ski and myself, doing a cut out in Winston Salem, NC.

Small colony, about 7 or 8 combs, between 2X6's and average 18 inches long. between floor joists. We have our doubts about having the queen. Won't know for sure for a few days.



http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/Iddee/Winston%20Apt%20July%2009/
Title: Re: Cutout on July 14
Post by: joker1656 on July 15, 2009, 01:54:49 PM
Thanks, Iddee.  Good pics. 

I am sure you get asked this often, but how often do you/did you get stung? 

I try to work w/o my suit/veil, but something bad always seems to happen LOL.  I hate wearing the junk, but I also hate being swollen.  Ha...  Even so, I somehow succeed in getting stung at least once every other day, or so. 
Title: Re: Cutout on July 14
Post by: iddee on July 15, 2009, 04:11:36 PM
One sting from an attack. Two more stings from mashing bees.
That's during 6 1/2 hours from arrival to departure.
Title: Re: Cutout on July 14
Post by: joker1656 on July 15, 2009, 04:33:10 PM
That is pretty amazing. 

How did you get by with only 1 sting from an attack?  Tell me your secret, Iddee.  LOL

Did you sing to 'em?  What?   :-D :?
Title: Re: Cutout on July 14
Post by: iddee on July 15, 2009, 07:45:25 PM
Who knows. After all, they are ladies. Maybe I'm just better looking than you.   
  :-P  :evil:   :-D
Title: Re: Cutout on July 14
Post by: Hethen57 on July 15, 2009, 08:40:56 PM
Very nice...your crew looks very professional..Iddee, so after you complete your cutout...do you leave the hive outside near where the entrance to catch the stragglers and then seal it up and bring it home at night?
Title: Re: Cutout on July 14
Post by: iddee on July 15, 2009, 09:28:16 PM
This one I did. Every cutout is different. Some I do, some I don't.
Title: Re: Cutout on July 14
Post by: joker1656 on July 16, 2009, 12:24:21 AM
That really hurts, iddee, but you are probably right.  I was hoping for some of your wisdome to be imparted...LOL 

Anyway, very nice....as usual
Title: Re: Cutout on July 14
Post by: 1reb on July 17, 2009, 10:13:02 PM
Iddee
Congratulations on another cutout
Johnny