Trasiego de abejas

Transferring Bees from a Natural Hive to a Technified Hive

Initial Steps in the Transfer Process

• The process begins with locating a natural hive within a tree trunk and marking its position for accurate relocation.

• It is crucial to transport the hive without altering its original orientation to minimize stress on the bees.

Preparing the New Hive

• After opening the trunk, clean out the nest by removing any wax and debris to prepare for placement in the new hive.

• Care must be taken not to spill honey during this process, as it could attract pests like ants.

Handling the Bee Nest

• Use a curved spatula to gently lift out the entire brood comb, ensuring minimal damage while extracting it from its original location.

• Place remnants of propolis at the bottom of the new hive to create pathways for bee movement and prevent direct contact with the base.

Ensuring Bee Attraction and Nutrition

• Since this new hive has not been previously occupied, adding wax at the entrance is essential to attract bees.

• Propolis should be applied carefully where components will adhere together, ensuring structural integrity without damaging existing cells.

Feeding and Finalizing Setup

• Honey cannot be placed directly into the new hive due to space constraints; instead, it should be provided through small feeders made from bottle caps.

• Providing food such as pollen and honey is critical; failure to do so may lead to colony collapse due to lack of sustenance.

Completing the Transfer Process

• Once everything is set up with adequate food supply, place an excluder on top of the brood area for future division if necessary.