Hiving a Swarm II
Posted by Greg on Jun 15, 2009 in Beeyard, Swarm removal | 2 commentsGord wrote about a swarm we captured a week ago Monday. Since both he and I forgot cameras, the couple in whose yard the bees had congregated took lots and emailed them. So here are a few pics of the swarm removal.
Setting up the step ladder.
BTW – This tree has thorns!
Holding the box under the swarm.
Gord snips the branch off and into the box they fall.
The bees are in the box!
Bees following the Queen scent into the box.
They look happy. There is fanning.
TADA!








Nice job Guys! Now you just need your business name printed on those cardboard boxes…
Boy, do I like that idea! Thanks, Phil.