The Hansen Method: An Easy and Efficient Way to Install a Bee Package Into a Hive

摘要

Package arrives. Bees are clustered around feeder can and the queen cage. Number of dead bees on the floor of the package should be small (50 - 100 ). The less the better (Figure 1). Package should be located in a dark place, between 50 and 55 degreesFahrenheit. Bees should be quiet, not running and scrambling all around the inside of the screened package.3. Prior to the package(s) arrival, your hive(s) should be assembled and located at the apiary site. The entrance to the hive should be closed. There are NO bees in the hive.