Assessing and Troubleshooting Installation
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What happens here
After installation, observe the bees. They will initially try to enter through their old pathway, but will eventually adapt to using the new trap entrance. The presenter notes that initially, he tried to install the trap on a highly active hive, which made the bees aggressive. He advises trying installation on a less populated hive or at a calmer time of day, ideally late evening when bee activity is lower. He also identifies some gaps around the installed trap that could allow bees to bypass the pollen collection mechanism, which would need to be addressed.
Goal: Ensure proper trap functionality and bee adaptation.
Tools and materials
- Beehive BeeCastle — The structure housing the bee colony
- Beekeeper Suit — Protection from bee stings
- Pollen Trap — To collect pollen dislodged from bees, featuring a collection drawer