Moving, and changing a hive

Mar 09, 2023 10:24:47

I built a long Lang, and it's been producing nicely for about a decade now. But my choice of location was not the best and I need to move it about 500 yards.
Due to its sheer size and weight, and somewhat volatile occupants, I can't move it in one piece.
Any suggestions on the best approach to the problem, and when's the best time to move a hive?

Mar 09, 2023 10:45:37

Are you aware of the “3 feet or 3 miles” rule, and possible ways to mitigate that?

Best and easiest time to move is at night, when all the bees are in. As for taking it apart, I don’t think there is an easy answer to that. If it was mine, I would do whatever it takes to keep it together.

Mar 09, 2023 11:21:10

Michael Bush has a series of articles detailing how he moves his hives. Here's one. More are listed to the left, on his site. This one is moving a regular langstroth hive.

Mar 09, 2023 11:25:06

Do you have a way of blocking the entrance? Maybe you could move the hive, with only the brood frames it it? Keeping everything else on racks untill reassembly? As quick as possible. They will likely be testy. I hope you have a suit.

Mar 12, 2023 05:34:33

I'm not sure if you've listened to the latest podcast yet, but Paul is interviewing someone about bees. It might have the info you need.

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