Compost bin colony..
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I have just returned from collecting a simply MASSIVE prime swarm from a compost bin. It must have arrived sometime in the past 5 days, based on the volume of fresh white comb. It has to be the largest swarm I have ever collected - it has filled 3/4 of a 14x12 brood chamber.
Very easy, no stings and the 'owners' treated me to tea, cakes, beer and also contributed to diesel costs (40 mile round trip) which was very generous.
I will try to get copies of the collection form the homeowners - as I was unable to take pics and collect at the same time.
regards
S
Very easy, no stings and the 'owners' treated me to tea, cakes, beer and also contributed to diesel costs (40 mile round trip) which was very generous.
I will try to get copies of the collection form the homeowners - as I was unable to take pics and collect at the same time.
regards
S
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Yup, 2 years without human interference - am trying to think of ways of getting them there grubs out for raising Queens! By now they should have some good disease resistence, eh?!
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To answer your question Admin, I'm afraid not.
