Transferring fees for the first time to a new beehive in a new location can be an intricate procedure and is not to be attempted until you are absolutely confident that you know what you are doing. First, you need to choose the right location where your bees will be happy and thrive in order to keep producing honey. The first rule to consider before moving a beehive to a new location is to check on local laws regarding beekeeping. Beekeeping is banned in certain areas simply because they can pose a threat to the community; therefore some neighborhoods have strict laws regarding beekeeping. Make sure you are familiar with what’s required in your area and apply for any permits that you may need before investing in bees and beehive equipment. Before choosing a new home for your bees, study the flight paths that the bees would have to take from their hives to their source of nectar. Be sure to place the hives in areas far removed from neighbors, children playing, pets or other animals. Place your beehives in a sunny spot – bees do not like shady areas. A good area to choose would be close to plants that flower frequently such as flowers or shrubs, or creepers rich in nectar, for example, jasmine. A continual source of nectar will keep your bees content and keep the honey flowing. By sure that the hive is close to a water source. If there is no natural water source close by then create one by building a small pond near the hive. Bees like still water. Place some flotation devices in the pond such as rocks. Now that you have placed your beehive, it is time to transfer your bees to their new home. Make sure you are properly dressed in your protective beekeeping gear and that you have your smoker handy. In this example, we will assume that your new bees have been shipped in a container. Normally, you will find the queen bee inside a smaller container within the main shipping container. Place the queen bee’s container inside the new hive, roughly at the centre of the hive. This container is usually sealed with a plug or cork made of sugar. Pierce a small hole in the sugar plug to enable the worker bees to free the queen. Once the queen bee is inside the hive, use the smoker to squirt some smoke into the shipping container. Then gently shake the bees from the container into the hive. Leave the container near the hive so that any bees left in the container will eventually find their way into the beehive. Leave your bees in their new hive undisturbed for about 7 days. During this time the bees will become used to their new home and will begin to make honey as the queen starts laying eggs.
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