Installing two package bees

FlexMedia.tv · May 10, 2016, 05:02:50 PM

Monday is the big day for me! I get two package bees. I have been watching videos to educate myself and I think I'm ready. I have two hives next to each other. Do I install one package after the next, or do I wait some time in between?
Thanks,
Art

bwallace23350 · May 10, 2016, 05:14:59 PM

I did mine back to back.

Matt J · May 10, 2016, 09:27:51 PM

Did mine back to back. They are on opposite ends of a couple of 8ft 4x4's. Didn't have a problem.

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FlexMedia.tv · May 10, 2016, 09:47:02 PM

Good to know. Mine are side by side.

mikecva · May 11, 2016, 12:31:32 PM

In one yard, mine are side by side (with enough room to walk between.) I usually install the downwind package first just so strays will not be moving my way. Good luck. -Mike

FlexMedia.tv · May 11, 2016, 01:48:09 PM

Ok, good, good. I'm absorbing everything. Keep it coming! :-)

GSF · May 11, 2016, 01:50:01 PM

Be Careful!!! You don't want to put them in upside down!...

just kidding

FlexMedia.tv · May 11, 2016, 10:45:23 PM

I thought about that, but I plan on giving each one a name so I can read their name tags and know when they are right side up! *Wink!*

mikecva · May 13, 2016, 12:18:05 PM

I have had to name tag all 450,000 bees in one of my yard because they are Free Range bees and I want them back. -Mike

FlexMedia.tv · May 16, 2016, 10:27:17 AM

Mikecva,
I'll keep that in mind! Packages should arrive today.

Dallasbeek · May 16, 2016, 01:19:35 PM

My post office would have called way before 8:27 am. They don't want them there very long. Makes 'em nervous, I guess.