Things You'll Need
- 2" staples
- Hammer
- Smoker
- Bellows
- Heavy mesh screen
- Tacks
- Vehicle
- Rope
- Bungee cord
- Bee net
Instructions
Staple the bottom board to the first brood chamber using the 2" staples and hammer a few days before the move.
Light the smoker. Using the bellows blow the smoke heavily over the top and around any openings of the hive.
Secure the heavy mesh screen to the top and entrances of the hive with tacks.
Start the motor of the vehicle. Place the hive in the vehicle with the combs parallel with the road. Secure the hive in place with ropes or bungee cords. Cover the hive with the bee net.
Drive carefully to the new location. Keep the motor running as you remove the bee net. Untie the ropes or remove the bungee cords.
Lift the hive from the vehicle and put in place. Remove the mesh screens from the top and entrances. Remove the staples keeping the first brood chamber in place.