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rr.oleszek
12-03-2017, 09:08 PM
Dear Friends

I have started my adventure with bees last year. How I should do, an inspections if temperature is so low?

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fatshark
12-03-2017, 09:26 PM
You shouldn't need to inspect this early in the season (in the majority of the UK at least). If something is wrong it's too early to fix it.
In mid-season, if it's a cold/cool day you can try inspecting quickly and with minimal disturbance, or - better still - leave it for a warmer day.
Several of my colonies didn't get checked until early/mid-May last year.

alancooper
14-03-2017, 12:29 PM
How I should do, an inspections if temperature is so low?

My rule of thumb - wait for a calm, day with "shirt-sleeve weather" (about 15 C) - and enjoy.

alancooper
14-03-2017, 12:43 PM
Wait for a shirt-sleeve day and enjoy. Calm, sunny and about 15 Centigrade.

fatshark
14-03-2017, 03:03 PM
I think that was June the 11th, 2012.