We just got our first packages of bees. In one, the can of syrup dislodged and fell to the bottom. It crushed some of the bees, but not too many. Question is how to go about installing this one?
Should we do a passive release, placing the box in the hive? I don't think we can shake them out as the can is loose. It's in the high 40s/low 50s, and with the sugar syrup in the package, will the bees just stay in it?
Alternatively, could we try to cut the screen and pull the can out? I worry the bees will come flying out and go all over the place. Thanks for your ideas!
Should we do a passive release, placing the box in the hive? I don't think we can shake them out as the can is loose. It's in the high 40s/low 50s, and with the sugar syrup in the package, will the bees just stay in it?
Alternatively, could we try to cut the screen and pull the can out? I worry the bees will come flying out and go all over the place. Thanks for your ideas!