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Here are the bees peeking up from the top of the exposed comb in the tree. The bees had already started using the opening as a top entrance. I am a little worried about putting the hive box over the hole because they are using it as a top entrance.
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Here's the silicone caulk beaded around the hole to keep out ants and other critters.
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I nailed the board to the tree top. Tony, a New Zealander working of Odd Job, took this picture.
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So here's the plywood board all caulked and nailed to the tree top, just waiting for the box.
I can't get over this whole project! You are quite the handy-woman, Linda! I am so impressed.
ReplyDeleteI am an arborist by trade and I get quite a few feral hives a year from my work and other tree care companies and loggers.
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