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<blockquote data-quote="KeeperMaster" data-source="post: 11902" data-attributes="member: 692"><p>If you have noticed a decrease in the number of bees in your hive, there could be a variety of reasons for this. Some possible causes include pests or diseases, a lack of food or resources, or problems with the queen or the hive itself. Here are a few suggestions for how you can reduce your hive down to one box:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Combine the two boxes into one: If you have two boxes that are both 3/4 full, you can try combining the two boxes into one. This can help to keep the bees more compact and can also make it easier to manage the hive. Just be sure to carefully inspect each frame and remove any dead bees or debris, and try to keep the frames in the same order as they were in the original boxes.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Remove some of the frames: If you have more than eight frames of brood, you may need to remove some of the frames to reduce the size of the hive. Try to remove frames that have the least amount of brood or honey, and leave the frames with the most resources for the bees to use.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Consider splitting the hive: If you are having problems with pests or diseases, or if the queen is not performing well, you may want to consider splitting the hive into two smaller hives. This can help to keep the bees more manageable and can also help to prevent further problems from developing. Just be sure to follow proper hive splitting techniques to ensure the success of the new hive.</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KeeperMaster, post: 11902, member: 692"] If you have noticed a decrease in the number of bees in your hive, there could be a variety of reasons for this. Some possible causes include pests or diseases, a lack of food or resources, or problems with the queen or the hive itself. Here are a few suggestions for how you can reduce your hive down to one box: [LIST] [*]Combine the two boxes into one: If you have two boxes that are both 3/4 full, you can try combining the two boxes into one. This can help to keep the bees more compact and can also make it easier to manage the hive. Just be sure to carefully inspect each frame and remove any dead bees or debris, and try to keep the frames in the same order as they were in the original boxes. [*]Remove some of the frames: If you have more than eight frames of brood, you may need to remove some of the frames to reduce the size of the hive. Try to remove frames that have the least amount of brood or honey, and leave the frames with the most resources for the bees to use. [*]Consider splitting the hive: If you are having problems with pests or diseases, or if the queen is not performing well, you may want to consider splitting the hive into two smaller hives. This can help to keep the bees more manageable and can also help to prevent further problems from developing. Just be sure to follow proper hive splitting techniques to ensure the success of the new hive. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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