Rain and bee's

[Irwin]

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?

[JP]

Normal, if you're worried use sbbs and slant your entrances.


...JP

[Irwin]

Thank's JP

[KONASDAD]

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.

[Irwin]

I will go out and take a look first I will have to put my eyeball's on.