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ADVICE ON INSERTING CARNICA BEES PROPERLY
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The beehive to which bees are destined must be isolated for 24 hours minimum (this is to be considered as a very important notice, especially when the bees are to be mixed with another species). However, when the insertion process involves Carnica bees strictly, the duration can be brought down to 6 hours only. Do not hesitate to water the cages while waiting. Stocking should be undertaken in dark and cool rooms, away from daylight. |
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It moreover is preferable to check that no royal cells can be found. |
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Also, the younger the receiving bees are, the more successful the insertion will prove to be. |
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Lastly, there should be at least two frames as well as two covered brood frames, as it helps the Queen to be quickly surrounded and to work |
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A very early insertion should be preferred (for instance at dawn), and, if possible, when honey main flow. |
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Once the beehive is ready, it is necessary to push the lid of the cages containing the Queen forward. |
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Then a little opening filled with Candy should benoticed. |
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This breach will allow the Queen’s gradual liberation once the Candy will have been totally nibbled by the attendants.The candy can be pierced over 1 to 2 mm with a nail or humidified in order to accelerate the process (depending on the candy hardness). |
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The cage can be hung from a nylon or an iron line between the two brood frames if perforated in the middle of the top part of the lid. |
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The cage can must be
retired after the first control (12 days)
Last modified on the 04/02/08 – ® Site created by Louis Ivanec– SC La Carniole ‘Import of Carnica queens from Slovenia’,19 allee du Gros Chene 63910 Chignat FRANCE |
