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Nov 01, 2011
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Exposed Hive
by: Chris

Probably nothing new to you, but I observed a completely exposed hive just this weekend (10/30/11) in southeast MO. The early morning temps were about 45-48 degrees, and I was able to approach to within a couple feet of the hive. I have images of the hive if interested.

Cheers!

[Hi Chris

I think the bees must not have known the leaves where going to fall off. When the weather gets even colder they're not going to be able to keep warm enough to survive I'm sure.

The Bee Guy]

Jul 18, 2011
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Exposed Honey Bees
by: Peter

I've seen photos of something similar in Philadelphia, PA. Honey bees built their hive outside someone's office window, completely exposed to the elements. It's mid July now and I was told the bees have been there for about a month now. I'm going to Philly this week to get the bees. I'm going to cut off the combs and rubber band them to frames.

Meanwhile I've been doing some research on line to see what may cause this behavior. I'm wondering if it's a species thing, a defect in their instinct or what. I've had no luck so far, but I did find a species of honey bee, giant honey bee (Apis Dorsata) that builds a single large comb structure completely exposed, ingenuous to southern Asia.

Dec 04, 2009
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Are we learning?
by: Sootsy

Hi Craig: Sorry to hear about the loss of your "out-of-the-box bees. What do you think caused them to build their honeycomb outside? I have lots of questions and am enjoying learning. Our weather has been freezing the past few nights so my little visitors are staying in their hive. Wish I knew it's location! Thanks for sharing.

Dec 01, 2009
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bees gone
by: Craig

Well i checked them this weekend and they were all gone-dead. I shot the tree with a slug and the combs all came down,pretty much intact. just a few dried up bees stuck to it and no honey at all.

Nov 17, 2009
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marvelous picture11
by: Sootsy

Hi Craig:

The picture is so unusual! Thank you.

I've been having an interesting time with bees at my place and I live where it gets fairly cold. I've noticed a number of dead bees in the mornings and think they stayed outside where I feed them and got too cold. Now I bring the honey in early. I'm learning and will be very interested to watch how your bees are doing as the temperature continues to drop.

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