Hi,
I am hoping for some help if possible. I am an inexperienced bee keeper in south london (SE20). I have kept bees for about 5 years and currently have 3 healthy hives.
My problem is my garden hive, which is strong and healthy but very very aggressive. I know I should re queen it but getting into the brood box is well nigh impossible. The hive is relatively calm when investigating and removing supers, but when we get to the brood box the pheromone smell is intense, and the bees get really frightening. Yesterday I sought the help and advice of a far more experienced bee keeper, who said he had never seen anything like it, retreated, and will not make the attempt again. To be frank, I think that this hive may be dangerous to my neighbors, and feel I need to take action. Any advice would be great, but I was also wondering if any expert bee keepers could come and inspect/ re queen the hive with me?
I am hoping for some help if possible. I am an inexperienced bee keeper in south london (SE20). I have kept bees for about 5 years and currently have 3 healthy hives.
My problem is my garden hive, which is strong and healthy but very very aggressive. I know I should re queen it but getting into the brood box is well nigh impossible. The hive is relatively calm when investigating and removing supers, but when we get to the brood box the pheromone smell is intense, and the bees get really frightening. Yesterday I sought the help and advice of a far more experienced bee keeper, who said he had never seen anything like it, retreated, and will not make the attempt again. To be frank, I think that this hive may be dangerous to my neighbors, and feel I need to take action. Any advice would be great, but I was also wondering if any expert bee keepers could come and inspect/ re queen the hive with me?