The vertical Demaree. Going from a 24 day manipulation to a possible 7 day manipulation

[@dcsblessedbees]

I'm told Baldface hornets like to hunt Yellow-jackets.

[@strutt01]

They like carpenter bees too, they go right up in the hole and pull them out. Thats why I call them my pets. Lol

[@gallowaylights]

My struggle is that manipulations only work in that fine window when bees are expanding. Pre spring and in the flower shortage. I can only plan for the next one and wait. Might be next year when the opportunity arrives.😢

[@strutt01]

Same here. Unless I find some swarm cells

[@gallowaylights]

@@strutt01 Yes! No!🤨

[@strutt01]

Yes, No To manipulations?

[@gallowaylights]

@strutt01 oops! YES! NO🤨 Swarm cells. They can be welcoming but inconvenient, too!

[@strutt01]

@@gallowaylights Totally! Especially if you have an older queen or something. Gotta be strategic with them. 😁