Things You'll Need
- Beekeeper's veil
- Protective beekeeper's suit
- Screened hive cover
- Duct tape
- Nylon straps
- Metal hive carrier (optional)
Instructions
Put on the protective beekeeper's suit and beekeeper's veil. Move the bees at night after they have stopped being active for the day. Bees are also easier to move during colder months because they are less active.
Place the screened hive cover over the entrance to the hive. Duct tape any remaining holes or openings where the bees could escape from the hive.
Load the beehive onto the back of a pickup truck or carry it to its new location with the aid of another person. If you do not have help, consider purchasing a metal hive carrier to make the job easier. Place the hive into the carrier and take it to the new location.
Secure the beehive using nylon straps if using a truck. Make sure that the hive cannot tip over. Move it to a new location.
Remove the hive from the carrier or the truck and allow the bees to de-stress for about 1 hour. Remove the screened cover and duct tape from the beehive.