Hiving a Swarm II

Gord 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.IMG_2816_2

Setting up the step ladder.

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BTW – This tree has thorns!

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Holding the box under the swarm.

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Gord snips the branch off and into the box they fall.

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The bees are in the box!

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Bees following the Queen scent into the box.

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They look happy. There is fanning.

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TADA!


2 Comments

  1. Nice job Guys!  Now you just need your business name printed on those cardboard boxes…

  2. Boy, do I like that idea! Thanks, Phil.

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