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This slide show demonstrates how to install a 3lb package of Honey Bees in a Hive
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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 !