"A Make-Do Bee Job"



deWayne and I received a call from a Georgia family stating they had a colony of bees who had taken up residence in an oak tree in their back yard. 




deWayne inspecting our make-do bee job!




We incorporated the Bee Escape Method which allows the bees to exit the tree through two screen cones and not to re-enter.  A hive box has been supplied with a queen to entice and allure them inside.  (Notice the "vintage" deer stand and bungee cords!)




The bees seem to be making their transition perfectly from the tree into the hive box.




The day has come to retrieve the bees from the tree and relocate them.  This process has taken approximately three weeks to complete.  A slower method, but a better one for preserving the life of the honeybee.




And yes....we have been known to drop a few boxes!  Trust me, you don't want to be around when that happens!




Ahhh....safe and sound on the ground.




And now it's deWayne's turn...he too makes it safely.




Our son Timothy was home visiting from Texas and decided to assist us in closing this sweet deal.




With foam and wire screen the hole is sealed successfully!