Thursday, August 31, 2017

Activity After Dark

We got the call - the bees had to move from their holiday spot since the crop dusters were on the way.  Well, the best way to move a hive is after dark, when they are all back home for the night.  So we went out, taped the openings closed, tucked them in the van, and went for a drive to their new home.



You could hear the hives humming - they weren't too happy with us.  But not one came out to get a drink before bed!  We gently put them in their new home and out they came to see what was going on!  Not too many people can say they have taken a road trip with bees!

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