1.0 MANIPULATION OF A HONEYBEE COLONY
The candidate will be aware of:
1.1 the care needed when handling a colony of honeybees;
NOTES:
Work calmly using gentle movements. Avoid rapid movements especially if casting a shadow.
Try not to knock or bump or cause other vibrations around the hive.
Avoid squashing or killing bees – this can spread disease and encourage stinging.
Only use as much smoke as is required to keep the bees “under control”.
Be careful not to let the bees cause a nuisance to neighbours or others nearby.