By this time last year I got walloped at least 30 times
This year only three
Once when trying to reunite a swarm that was bouncing along the bait hives fragmenting as it travelled along( they were useless bees anyway and got themselves robbed earlier this month so I've treated and fed them and it's up to them if they get through winter.)
Twice when vaping mites ,the most productive yet feisty colony objected.I was using my prototype vaping eke.
I had used two miles of duct tape around all the joints and apertures of the hives to seal the vapour inside and they were wise to it before the battery clips were on.
The following week I forgot the taping and discovered that the vapour didn't come out anyway- happy bees happy wallet.
This year only three
Once when trying to reunite a swarm that was bouncing along the bait hives fragmenting as it travelled along( they were useless bees anyway and got themselves robbed earlier this month so I've treated and fed them and it's up to them if they get through winter.)
Twice when vaping mites ,the most productive yet feisty colony objected.I was using my prototype vaping eke.
I had used two miles of duct tape around all the joints and apertures of the hives to seal the vapour inside and they were wise to it before the battery clips were on.
The following week I forgot the taping and discovered that the vapour didn't come out anyway- happy bees happy wallet.