Installing a Package of Bees

Anne Arundel Beekeepers Association

Installing a 3 Pound Bee Package

Photos are complements of one of our esteemed members

Multiple Packages Shipped in racks that allow for proper ventilation

3 lb package of bees with a QueenLooks like the Girls arrived OK

Preparing the HiveRemove about six Frames

Sprinkle or Spray some Sugar Syrup on the Bees

Makes them gentle and reduces flight

Preparing to remove the Queen CageSee the Metal Tag and the Feeder Can on the Top

Removing the Feeder Canand Queen Cage

A little more Sugar SyrupKeeps the Girls calm to reduce flight

Out of the Package into the HiveGive it a hard bump on the side of the Hive

The Bees are now in the HiveNot much flight and the bees are not too wet

The Queen CagePoke a small starter hole with a nail

The Queen Cage put in placeBetween two Frames with Candy end UP

The Queen’s in placeFrames replaced and you are ready to close up

THE ENDHopefully your Hive will look like this soon !