New hive and swarm capture

[Erichalfbee]

Agree about the smoke. I rarely use it

 

[DALEGREEN]

The hive is at home in the garden because I have a smallholding with a lot of space and I am trying to use that initially for one hive. The local wild bees seem to thrive here. I guess I could put a temporary roof on using the crown board whilst cleaning off the comb and then replacing it once I have cleaned it up. I do not seem to have the knack of shaking them down yet and when I open the roof all the bees seem to want to congregate on the underside of the roof. Its quite daunting picking it up with a large mass of bees on it. A bit worried the Queen if present might abscond.

 

[Erichalfbee]

Where in Ceredigion are you? I might be near enough to give you a hand

 

[DALEGREEN]

Dihewyd which is between Mydroilyn and Ciliau Aeron?

 

[Erichalfbee]

Dihewyd which is between Mydroilyn and Ciliau Aeron?

Near enough.
PM me your address and phone number. Stan and I will try to get round tomorrow

 

[Swarm]

Take that offer of help, Dale. I'm sure that Dani and Stan will put your mind at rest.
Bees start at the top and work their way down when it comes to combs, unless you cut the combs away from the roof they will not want to move.

 

[DALEGREEN]

Thanks. I will certainly take them up on the offer. great to find someone local who can give me guidance.