Bee build

I've been helping out with the local bee association during some of the local country shows, trying to recruit new members and increasing bee awareness etc...

One of the organisers had a bright idea, separate some drones (stingless boy bees) in a box and invite kids and adults to put their hand in and gently stroke some bees.

It was great interaction and generated lots of interest and smiles but unfortunately the drones only lasted a couple of hours before the cool temperature got to them.

So drone box mark II. I knocked together a better box that has an internal reptile tank style heat mat that keeps the box at around 33-35oc (close to a hives internal temperature). The bees love it (and last comfortably and long enough to be released back at the hive) and the kids and adults at these shows love it too.

So come and see us fondling bees at a country show near you!