Evening inspection okay?

Started by VTnewbee, August 17, 2009, 02:53:48 PM

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VTnewbee

August 17, 2009, 02:53:48 PM
I'm worried that my bees may have swarmed as it's really hot these last couple of days and I haven't seen a bit of bearding and there's been a lot less activity in general.  I'd really like to do an inspection this evening to see if there's any sign of a queen, but I'm sitting at work as I write this.  It's a perfectly clear, hot day and it will still be very warm this evening.  Is it okay to do an inspection around 5 or 6pm?  I've always done them on weekends around 11am or so.  If I were a bee I'd be thrilled to have my hive opened up in the evening after such a hot day, but I'm not a bee, so I could use some advice!

Kathyp

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August 17, 2009, 02:58:57 PM
i do some of mine in the evening.  do it before dusk and use smoke.  you should be fine.  don't do it after dark!
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gaucho10

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August 18, 2009, 12:34:35 AM
If they swarmed you probably won't find a queen.  Perhapps queen cells :-D
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