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Consolidate Bees and Secure Hive

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What happens here

After the initial shake, some bees remain outside the box. The beekeeper uses a bee brush to gently sweep these remaining bees from the branch and the surrounding area towards the entrance of the nuc box. He also brushes off a bee that had crawled onto his pant leg, explaining that removing stung areas (and the associated alarm pheromone) is crucial to avoid attracting more aggressive bees. He continues to gently brush the bees into the box and then carefully places the lid on the nuc box and secures the entrance with a small piece of wood, leaving just enough space for the bees to enter.

Goal: Guide remaining bees into the box and secure the new hive

Tools and materials

  • Bee Brush — Gently sweeping bees into the hive
  • Nuc Box — Housing the transferred bee swarm
  • Nuc Box Lid — Securing the top of the nuc box
  • Small Piece of Wood N/A — Securing the entrance of the nuc box