Get the old wax in there, other lures are a bonus!Yes quite probably.
But it worked well so I'm happy!
Get the old wax in there, other lures are a bonus!Yes quite probably.
But it worked well so I'm happy!
I usually place bait hives in friend's gardens. They enjoy watching scouts checking out the hives. I place each hive on a stack of 3 milk crates. I'm too old to climb ladders.
One problem I've had with captured swarms is that you can get swarmy or aggressive bees. I like to re-queen swarms from a known strain.
I'm pretty sure Pargyle patented that type of entrance reducer last year!Have just mounted my 1st bait hive with closed off floor, super, 3 drawn combs, 7 frames, crown board and roof.
Also note the high-tech stick to reduce entrance (patented).View attachment 31042
You know me too well ... as it happens I have hand turned, hardwood single bee space entrance tunnels - specifically designed for bait box entrances and guaranteed to attract swarms ~ available for a very modest sum !I'm pretty sure Pargyle patented that type of entrance reducer last year!
I would move them tonight and transfer them to a new box the following morningHappy to report that a medium sized swarm crawled into my lure hive this morning.
It's a five frame NUC, I used lemongrass oil on a cotton wool bud and included three frames of old comb and two frames with wax foundation. The box was located at a height of 10 feet, under the cherry tree in my garden.
Thank you again for all the excellent advice.
I have a follow-up question. I understand the importance of letting them get established but I'm a little concerned that the NUC may be a tight fit for them. How long would you say I need before transferring them to their permanent home?
That's contrary to what I understood to be best practice, but I'm happy to go with it. ThanksI would move them tonight and transfer them to a new box the following morning
What I always do ... move them when they have stopped flying in the evening and transfer them to a hive the following morning (or in some cases day). Works for me ... so best practice !What’s best practice?
That's contrary to what I understood to be best practice, but I'm happy to go with it. Thanks
30 feetHow far are you moving them?
Law suit pending unless royalties are agreed !I'm pretty sure Pargyle patented that type of entrance reducer last year!
I'm too scared to say now.Same as mine but seemingly not best practice which is why I was curious what best was
CowardI'm too scared to say now.
Coward
I just went to move them and there was a little sign on the door saying 'this place is no good, gone to look for a lay line'. Beekeeping is so hardBest practice is that you have to move them between locations along a ley-line
But if you deviate 1 metre either side, they all fly off. So be careful and take it slowly!
Nah!Beekeeping is so hard
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