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I've read of the idea of taking a bunch of bees from a swarm in a jar, adding a spoonful of flour, dusting them liberally and opening the jar in front of the hives to see which one they enter.
I've tried this twice this very swarmy year - abject failure both times. Floury bees flee around for a bit and vanished.
Has anyone made this work?
I've tried this twice this very swarmy year - abject failure both times. Floury bees flee around for a bit and vanished.
Has anyone made this work?