After a full week of amazing warm weather, we are heading back towards snow and temperatures in the 10-20F. Upon quick inspections, these colonies are probably strong enough to weather this cold snap. However, I want to move these hives back to the campus and keeping them in the garage for a few days sequestered will be fine. We may take the bees back to campus mid week or wait until Saturday 03-12.
I have noticed that the activity of spring bees before any forage is available, is very unpleasant. These bees are active but have very little to do. I would relate their behavior as worse than Fall bees. Their temperament is aggressive even at a distance from the hive.
