testy bees

[bmacior]

It had been a while, so thought I'd check the girls. You know the calm, could care less that I was there, bees.  Didn't use a smoker as it hasn't been necessary.  Usually would only have one bee chase me for 20 feet.  Not this time; it was several bees and they followed me for over 100 feet.  The weather's been good.  It's a new hive and I've not taken any of their honey.  Caught me by surprise.  Glad I was suited up (not that I have a choice in that matter).  Anyway, I've now seen their other side. :evil:  Hopefully next time they will be back to their better selves.  I guess we all have off days now and then.

[WhipCityBeeMan]

This time of year the bees tend to get more aggressive.  I have had many angry bees trying to get into my veil recently.  In fact, one did yesterday and gave me a bit of a sting on the nose. 

They are guarding against robbing and also it is a bit cooler now too.  Respect the bees. 

[sc-bee]

Do you have much of a nectar flow--- If not guess why they think you are there ;)!

My bees tend to be more aggressive this time of year.

[Wax Moth]

We can't go in our yard at the moment, they are so mean, but it is not just that there is less nectar, it is because 2 hives are queenless.

Did you see queen cells when you checked on them and they were testy?


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