4.10 Calming the bees

Beekeepers are required to care for their colonies properly and to take all necessary measures to keep them in good health (FOAG Art. 59 para. 1). They therefore carry out regular inspections. On these occasions, all frames must be examined. The colony is completely dismantled and then reassembled. Prepare for colony inspections in advance so that the hives are not left open unnecessarily long. When examining the hives, make sure to work calmly. Stressed beekeepers have stressed bees.