Dang, tough break! Thank you for showing us this, it is nice to know I am not the only one making “mistakes” and stressing out over my bees!!
@brucesbees
I think that colony will be ok...maybe. i believe you did the right thing. Always learning. Beautiful spot for bees. I love Utah!
@robertstwalley3662
Is that an International Pickup truck? I am not a big binder truck guy, I have had several Scout II, I have an 1980 that I plan to restore soon. Bee mistakes are just a part of learning. I teach Industrial maintenance because I am too broke down to do it anymore. One of the things I tell my students is make a decision with all the info you think you know, and find out if you are right or wrong, no guessing, this will sharpen your thinking better than you think. I too am planning on making some thin splits off of my heavys, if I do not do something they will hit the trees soon. Welcome to spring
@randomthoughtsfromacrazedm3372
It doesn't look like it bothered them at all. I'm guessing the queen goes out and mates. Instincts will rule.