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Title: OK I'ts been raining ALOT this spring...
Post by: zzen01 on June 13, 2010, 02:20:35 pm

How can I check on them when it's been raining steady for almost 3 solid weeks. Will not checking on the hurt them?

Title: Re: OK I'ts been raining ALOT this spring...
Post by: AllenF on June 13, 2010, 02:47:25 pm

A bright red umbrella calms them from what I hear.

Really, a little water does not hurt them, just make it fast when the rain breaks a little.

Title: Re: OK I'ts been raining ALOT this spring...
Post by: Kathyp on June 13, 2010, 02:50:14 pm

same here.  as long as you know they had enough food, not checking them is probably good for them.  less disruption  ;-)

Title: Re: OK I'ts been raining ALOT this spring...
Post by: zzen01 on June 13, 2010, 03:03:36 pm

I just got back from checking them AND BLAM I GOT BLASTED!  :shock:!

Title: Re: OK I'ts been raining ALOT this spring...
Post by: asprince on June 13, 2010, 07:03:17 pm

I have found that AFTER the long period of rain it is important to check on them. When it rains alot they don't fly as much and they get crowded. Check for swarm cells.

Steve

Title: Re: OK I'ts been raining ALOT this spring...
Post by: annette on June 14, 2010, 02:43:52 am

Quote from: AllenF on June 13, 2010, 02:47:25 pm

a bright red umbrella calms them from what I hear.

Sounds like you are on to something!!  :-D :-D