robbing
Can I Put Out Extracted Supers Without Encouraging Robbing?
Finding a source of ready-made honey excites the bees, almost to the point of frenzy. So providing wet supers gets the bees agitated and more willing, it seems, to attempt robbing.
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Hive Robbing: Keeping Your Colony Safe
August 8, 2020 · Josh Vaisman · Health & Pests
Honey bee robbing is an almost desperate commitment, en masse, to maximizing a resource. Here’s why it happens, how to prevent it, and how to stop it when you see it.
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Why Are There Bald-Faced Hornets in my Top Feeder?
I found a ton of dead, large black and white, what I think might be bald-faced hornets dead inside of a feeder. I killed a bunch outside my hives too. Entrance reducer was on also. Should I worry? I’m thrilled The Hive was strong enough to kill all the intruders at least.
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