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Super Aggessive hive - low brood. High Varroa.
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<blockquote data-quote="John B" data-source="post: 3197" data-attributes="member: 207"><p>I have no doubt that my hives are more aggressive now than they were 10 years ago but having said that it's still very unusual for me to find a hive that's actually full on nasty like they used to be 40 years ago . I re-queen regularly but mostly on age and I can't remember the last time I had a hive that was so bad I had to re-queen just on aggression. Even quiet hives can be snotty on a bad day and they can also be stirred up by more aggressive neighbours.</p><p>Having said all that you don't want nasty hives so I would suggest you re-queen in the spring and in the meantime make sure your smoker is going well and work the hive gently when you have to. There is a certain way of Moving when around beehives that is hard to explain or teach but those that have it can work with most hives without too much drama , even those hives that aren't as nice as they might be.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="John B, post: 3197, member: 207"] I have no doubt that my hives are more aggressive now than they were 10 years ago but having said that it's still very unusual for me to find a hive that's actually full on nasty like they used to be 40 years ago . I re-queen regularly but mostly on age and I can't remember the last time I had a hive that was so bad I had to re-queen just on aggression. Even quiet hives can be snotty on a bad day and they can also be stirred up by more aggressive neighbours. Having said all that you don't want nasty hives so I would suggest you re-queen in the spring and in the meantime make sure your smoker is going well and work the hive gently when you have to. There is a certain way of Moving when around beehives that is hard to explain or teach but those that have it can work with most hives without too much drama , even those hives that aren't as nice as they might be. [/QUOTE]
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