How to manage the nest entrance

     In the process of beekeeping, the management of the bee colony should be carried out according to the changes of the colony potential, the temperature, the humidity and the quality of the honey powder source. Then the nest door is one of the management links. So how to manage the nest door well? Let's take a look at the nest door management of bee colony management technology!

Definition of nest door

    The hive door refers to the entry and exit window of the beehive, and is the only channel for bees to move. The size of the nest door can be adjusted at will, and the specific adjustment method is slightly different from the type of beehive used, and some beehives also come with accessories such as nest door stops.

Regular nest door management

1. Changes in the nest door

   Bees are insects with strong orientation and nest awareness, so if you want to change the nest door, don't be in a hurry, you can only change a little bit less every day, so that the bees can slowly accept it, so the management effect is better. .

2. The switch of the nest door

   When the bee colony is irritable due to changes in the environment, such as: sultry heat, flight or transportation, etc., do not rush to open the nest door, but first cool and ventilate the bee colony to make the bees in the colony emotional. Open the nest door after stability, otherwise, once the nest door is opened, the bees will rush out because they can't bear the sweltering heat, and the phenomenon of deviation or flight will occur, which will cause economic losses to beekeeping.

3. The expansion and contraction of the nest door

   The expansion and contraction of the nest door is basically divided into three periods for management, namely: the breeding period, the honey flow period and the nectar connection period. During the breeding period, beekeepers should properly shrink the nest door, which is conducive to thermal insulation and anti-theft; during the honey-flowing period, the nest door should be appropriately expanded, which is conducive to the collection of bees and the improvement of yield; During the connection of nectar sources, when there is no source of nectar powder outside, the nest door should also be shrunk to prevent the phenomenon of stealing bees.

Precautions for Adjusting Nest Doors

• Pay attention to the direction of the nest door

The direction of the nest door is also similar to the human living environment. It is best to sit north and face south, which can not only avoid direct sunlight, but also facilitate the entry and exit of bees, which is conducive to ventilation and heat dissipation of the hive.

• Prevent enemy invasion

The direction of the hive door should be convenient for worker bees to guard the hive. We can install an anti-escape film at the hive door, which can effectively prevent wax moths and wasps from entering the hive. Even if the natural enemies of the bees want to enter the hive, they will be stopped at the door. If there is an enemy in the mouth, it only needs to be beaten manually. Pay attention to the bee colony moisturizing and keeping warm.

Reminder: The nest door management is handled separately according to different time periods. Doing a good job in the management of the nest door will help to increase production and prevent the occurrence of bee stealing and insect pests.