Tomm 15 Posted July 6, 2018 Been away 2 days .Over winter bees have been very low key as expected..But when I returned today there is much activity around both of my hives.One hive has a group ( about 2 fist full) clustered the other has about 40 bees flying around outside entrance.Only thing I can think is the very nice ..warm weather is getting the bees out and about. But havnt seen this before during winter--what do others think?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yesbut 5470 Posted July 6, 2018 They're out for the 3pm constitutional. All hives do it on a relatively warmish afternoon. One of mine has just all gone back in, the other's in full swirl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomm 15 Posted July 6, 2018 Thanks.. Nothing to worry about then... However I have received warnings of AFB within 3 km of my 3 apiaries.. That's more of a worry!! With that news I'll be pretty lucky to escape??? ! Anything I should be doing?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yesbut 5470 Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Tomm said: I have received warnings of AFB within 3 km of my 3 apiaries.. With that news I'll be pretty lucky to escape??? ! That 3km notice is very common, heaps of us have had it. I wouldn't be losing any sleep, but do keep up with the vigilance when you're working the hives, particularly a bit later on when the weather warms up and more brood starts to appear. Edited July 6, 2018 by yesbut 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeBob 53 Posted July 16, 2018 Mine were very buzzy over the weekend... 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
