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zzen01
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August 07, 2010, 09:15:23 pm »
What does mean when there are HUNDREDS of Bees hanging out on the entrance. It been REALLY hot here that last 2 or 3 days.
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wildbeekeeper
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August 07, 2010, 09:33:11 pm »
they are bearding... when it gets too hot in the hive, they will bunch up on the outside of the hive to help cool the hive down a little....mine are doing it here in PA almost every night until it cools down
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AliciaH
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August 07, 2010, 10:44:56 pm »
zzen01, you may be already doing this, but are you venting your hive? It helps dissipate the heat.
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Michael Bush
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August 07, 2010, 11:08:00 pm »
It means it's not REALLY hot or there would be tens of thousands...
http://www.bushfarms.com/beesfaqs.htm#bearding
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