Spring Time = Bee Install

For anyone who is new to beekeeping, it can be intimidating to think about installing bees into any hive. Here are a couple quick reminders from me (a novice) to make sure that your install ensures that your bees will successfully adapt to their new home.

1. Be sure that your hive is placed where you want it. Follow guidelines that are recommended by your local beekeeping experts.
2. Make sure you have your simple syrup made and ready to go in the hive. It’s also helpful to spray the bees down a little bit with a spray bottle. This will keep them preoccupied and make sure that they settle in nicely rather than fly.
3. Be sure that you stay calm and show the bees love. Think about how you would feel if you moved into a new home; anxious, nervous, excited. As a unit, your bees have similar feelings. They want to make sure their queen is ok, their is food available and that it is a suitable home.

These are just a few reminders for you.

Check out one of our beekeepers installing a package into a Beepod

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Brad James

Brad James is Beepods CEO. He covers the business of beekeeping and implementation of beekeeping systems from every angle -- as well as occasional other topics. Before joining Beepods, Brad has helped many startups get off the ground through implementing organizational strategy that leverages current personnel and implementing tried and true business processes that promote business growth and leadership development. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @BJJames23.

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