1. Wear your
beekeeping outfit.
2. Learn to
walk and move quietly, slowly and gently when near the hive.
3. Make a
visit to the hive between 10AM and 2PM when the greatest number of the worker
bees are out in the field.
4. Choose a
bright sunny day. Bees are often in an ill humor on cool, wet or overcast days;
they do not fly in large numbers foraging for nectar but frequently sulk near a
hive.
5. Never
make a slapping motion at a bee flying near you. This gesture infuriates bees.
The offended bee you have threatened may let out a yell of anger that will
bring hundreds of other to the scene to her defense.
6. Make sure
your clothes and person are free of odors on any kind.
7. Avoid
breathing on you bees when you bend over the hive, since the slightest odor may
disturb them.
8. Take care
not to pinch or injure a bee while manipulating the hive. The entire colony may
thing it necessary to rescue her and drive you away.
9. Use your
smoker when you anticipate trouble. This will lull and quiet the bees.
10. If you
feel calm, your presence is less likely to disturb the bees. Always act as if
you do, and set a good example.
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Special Credit to: Julio F. Silverio
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