28th - 29th - 30th September 2013 ~ House Move

How we left the hive last night after a failed attempt had to be aborted
 

Front door all taped up with duck tape; one small strip folded in on itself lengthwise then laid across a longer length like a sticky plaster. This stops the bees getting to stuck to it on the inside. Nylon straps in place and ready to go.
 

In the boot with frames in line with direction of travel so they do not sway about too much
 

House Move!
Job done

We decided to leave them with their front door taped up so they were in for 24 hours. They have a mesh floor and vents in the roof so will be fine.

However when I go to have a look in the morning I find they have dislodged the tape and a few are out flying.

Tape dislodged across entrance

A few bees are out exploring ~ not sure if they moved it, or the weather

A tip we had read about was to display shrubbery across the entrance so the bees 'know' they are somewhere new or their environment has changed.

 

The hive in its new location with Snowdrops & Crocuses planted right in front of them ready for some early spring forage :-)