Can swarm lure in bait hive cause any problems with existing bees in apiary?

[bees knees]

Our bees have seemed a bit on the angry side of late. They definitely have a laying queen and all seems well otherwise. The change in temprament seemed to coincide with us putting out some refurbished hives in the apiary a couple of weeks ago - one of which we set up as a bait hive with some swarm lure we were given. Is there any chance that either the presence of new hives nearby or the swarm lure could have affected them?? I've removed the swarm lure today just in case.

BK

 

[VEG]

I doubt it will be the hives themselves.

 

[Dishmop]

They might be British middle class bees and dont want neighbours too close and looking into their garden.

 

[darren64]

They might be British middle class bees and dont want neighbours too close and looking into their garden.

they will be putting a leylandi hedge up.

 

[Poly Hive]

The serious answer is possibly yes. Keep them clear of the hives.

PH

 

[bees knees]

PH - do you mean keep the swarm lure away? Or do you mean the new old hives we have added?

Enjoying the other comments!

BK

 

[Poly Hive]

The swarm lure.

I have it on good authority that there are artificial compounds which can confuse existing colonies, which is to say very powerful compounds.

PH

 

[bees knees]

Thanks PH. Swarm lure has gone. Will see if the bees calm down a bit as a result.

BK