Bee Friendly! – Part 3: Opening the Hive
by Paul Hirons, 23 April, 2010, 2 comments
Paul Hirons, beekeeper, continues his visit to the hive. Now the bees have been smoked and quietened down, it's time to take the top off the hive and find out what's going on ...
It’s a little bit daunting wearing a veil over your face for the first time and opening up a hive. Bees will land on the veil and you’ll think they are inside and going to sting your face. Keep calm and remember you’ve worn the bee jacket and know it well. There are no holes in it and nothing is going to get in. Stand firm and keep calm. Read more...
