Making A Package Of Bees From A Top Bar Hive With Sam Comfort
At the Treatment Free Beekeeping Conference last month, Sam Comfort demonstrated how to make a package of bees from a top bar hive. For his funnel he used 4 pieces of cardboard taped together and attached it to a yogurt container with the bottom removed so it could fit inside the package box. After the package was complete he removed the funnel and stapled a piece of cardboard to the top of the box to close it off.
Sam Comfort making a package of bees from a top bar hive.
Here is a closeup picture of the package and funnel. That piece of cardboard on top of the package will be used to cover the hole when the funnel is removed.
A package of bees being made from a top bar hive.
Want to watch the package being made? Check out this video below.
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August 30, 2012 at 10:18 pm
It’s amazing to me that Sam could shake bees off a TBH bar without breaking the wax!
August 31, 2012 at 7:44 am
Once the wax ages and has brood cocoons in it, it is stronger than you would think. That being said, there is a finesse to holding the bars and shaking the bees off them. The bars need to held a certain way that differs from Lang frames, especially if the comb is heavy and full of honey!
August 31, 2012 at 2:45 pm
I need to investigate and find out if there is anything similar around here. Looks like this was a great week of events!
September 6, 2012 at 11:50 am
It was amazing. I think they have two conferences a year, once here in MA and one in Arizona at Dee Lusby’s place.
March 20, 2013 at 12:01 pm
I am trying to find a source for small cell package bees within driving distance of Maine. Am willing to drive 3 or 4 hours one way to pick up. Anyone know where I can purchase these little beauties?
March 20, 2013 at 12:08 pm
Ken, I just sent you an email. You can find some suggestions there. Thanks!