Caught swarm on shed roof...want to get this right

[JonnyPicklechin]

Old brood box and a super with an old frame of wax plus lemon grass oil did the trick.

Ive got no other frames in there. They squatted late afternoon....

So...
* not sure of the comb situation expecting some when i go in...do i remove and shake them off with some fames of wax and foundation or leave comb?
* can i transfer the box to a floor in the apiary soon or should i wait a bit as learned you can have them leave early if you upset them too soon. 48 hours maybe?
* when i transfer to the apiary will i need to bother about foragers returning to the shed roof?
Any other helpful tips?

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[Eyeman]

Old brood box and a super with an old frame of wax plus lemon grass oil did the trick.

Ive got no other frames in there. They squatted late afternoon....

So...
* not sure of the comb situation expecting some when i go in...do i remove and shake them off with some fames of wax and foundation or leave comb?
* can i transfer the box to a floor in the apiary soon or should i wait a bit as learned you can have them leave early if you upset them too soon. 48 hours maybe?
* when i transfer to the apiary will i need to bother about foragers returning to the shed roof?
Any other helpful tips?

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There will only be a small amount of comb started on the underside of the crown board/ roof- don't worry about it.
Move them ASAP before much orientation takes place ie. move today.
How far is the apiary from your shed? If over 3 miles then foragers wont return to shed- even if your apiary is near by if you move them early this morning you wont see many returning.
Block off the OMF under the new hive for a few days as it is said they are more likely to stay.
You could put a queen excluder under the brood box for a few days to keep the queen in- I never done that myself.
Put a drawn empty comb in the new broodbox so 'it feels like home'.
It's generally recommended that a newly housed swarm of unknow origin should not be fed for a few days.
Best of luck

 

[JonnyPicklechin]

Cheers Eyeman....

All good...only concern i have now is how to shift the unbound boxes from the roof to the site (just 30meters away). Will try to bind with a ratchet strap...might be easier at dusk as there is plenty of activity right now.

Or am i waiting too long then?

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[Angry_Mob]

Is the swarm from one of your hives? If its from a wild swarm I'd place in an out apiary away from your apiary and monitor for disease and even treat for varrora before you move into your apiary.

 

[JonnyPicklechin]

Cant be sure but pretty certain its mine.

Anyway made the move and they are all tucked up in bed.

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[linoleum bonypart]

Yes deff treat for varroa