Could you, and hear me out here because this may sound bat shit. Wait for a time when the bees are quieter and then take a plastic bag and quickly tape it round the back of the box. Remove said box and then take it somewhere and undo the bag.
As I’m writing this it seems bizarre, but bizarre enough to work and possibly worth the risk so you can actually enjoy your plot and not get stung. 🤷🏼
Beekeeper reckons I could cork the nest hole at night when they are dozing & move them, similar as you suggest. He said if it went wrong though it'd be very messy & painful.
Could you, and hear me out here because this may sound bat shit. Wait for a time when the bees are quieter and then take a plastic bag and quickly tape it round the back of the box. Remove said box and then take it somewhere and undo the bag.
As I’m writing this it seems bizarre, but bizarre enough to work and possibly worth the risk so you can actually enjoy your plot and not get stung. 🤷🏼