Dead loss?

[Newbeeneil]

I got a call this morning to go and look at a nest high in a beech tree. It’s 25’+ up so unlikely to be able to cut it down without breaking my neck but if I could find a ladder tall enough I was considering wrapping it in a big plastic bag.
Any thoughts?

 

[Sutty]

Looks like a decent sized colony!
I doubt the addition of a plastic wrap will aid it's chances of overwintering enough to make it worth the risk.
Sadly I'd leave them alone. It would be interesting to see if they survive - they've got through wasp season ok!!

 

[roche]

A roof of some sort would help, and something to stop drafts...

 

[Ely]

A plastic bag would finish it off. Not much you can do without putting yourself at risk.

 

[madasafish]

A small roof from corrugated iron??? placed on top might aid chances of survival..

 

[Ely]

Swarms are 10 a penny in Spring. Not worth breaking your neck for

 

[The Poot]

What a shame. Hire a cherry picker!

 

[Erichalfbee]

Will it go into a double brood?
Cherry picker
Cut the comb off and let it drop into the box.
Lid on and take away.
probably won’t work though. Shame.

 

[Swarm]

I would just keep a regular eye on them and see how they do, certainly look to be doing OK so far.