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Category: Transporting bees

Moving Bees Safely.

July 16, 2021 Ann Chilcott 11 Comments

Many hobby beekeepers have never had to move bees before and it can feel like quite a daunting task the…

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Posted in: Relocating bumble bee nest, Transporting bees Filed under: Moving bees safely, setting up an out apiary

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