Changing it Up

5/24/12 Thurs 6pm 70 degrees

Goal

To change order of the hive bodies and conduct a quick inspection.

Supers

Several supercedure cells cut out. Cell coverage heavy and very dark compared to last year. Bees more docile than last year.

Incomplete inspection due to 1st sting as a beekeeper. Bee crawled up under bee jacket which is a bit loose and when I went to feel what was on my stomach crushed the bee and ultimately stung myself while holding a frame covered with a few hundred bees. Before taking the stinger out, put the frame back and closed up the hive.
Culprit = rushing to complete a hive inspection check after work and not fully checking suit.

Though did meet half of inspection goal and changed the order of the hives.

Lessons Learned

Never rush to start a hive inspection. If something goes wrong in a hive inspection, don’t panic.

-- Weather When Posted --

  • Temperature: 68°F;
  • Humidity: 68%;
  • Heat Index: 68°F;
  • Wind Chill: 68°F;
  • Pressure: 30.36 in.;

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