Scout’s

[Brodie]

I’ve got 2 Swarm traps out and was getting lots of attention 2 weeks ago but the last two weeks nothing. Was lots of bees around both just gone dead

 

[Erichalfbee]

I’ve got 2 Swarm traps out and was getting lots of attention 2 weeks ago but the last two weeks nothing. Was lots of bees around both just gone dead

Still time. Depends where you are.
Can you put your location in your profile. It helps people replying to you

 

[Brodie]

Newark notts I did catch a swarm about 2half weeks ago but since I caught it all traps have gone dead. they were all pretty busy and not all in the same location thanks

 

[Ian123]

You’ll stand a reasonable chance all through June as colonies become crammed on the main flow.

 

[Brodie]

Thanks that makes sense. Was weird how they just went dead at swarm trap about 2 week ago before that there was lots of bees for weeks before. Managed to catch one out of three so well happy with that but since then not seen a bee

 

[Do224]

Thanks that makes sense. Was weird how they just went dead at swarm trap about 2 week ago before that there was lots of bees for weeks before. Managed to catch one out of three so well happy with that but since then not seen a bee

One out of three? What happened with the other two?

 

[Brodie]

Court 1out of 3 traps I have set

 

[RichardK]

Just looked at one of my bait hives & I'm seeing drones coming and going amongst the worker bees. Should I take that as a sign that they've moved in?

 

[pargyle]

Just looked at one of my bait hives & I'm seeing drones coming and going amongst the worker bees. Should I take that as a sign that they've moved in?

Possibly ... why don't you have a look inside ?

 

[RichardK]

Possibly ... why don't you have a look inside ?

I'm being lazy & it's hot! That said, I think I will as I believe the best time to move them is as soon as possible - is that right? If so, I'd move them tonight.

Of course....it'll probably be completely empty now!

 

[Do224]

Just looked at one of my bait hives & I'm seeing drones coming and going amongst the worker bees. Should I take that as a sign that they've moved in?

I’d wait until dusk and then take a peek. That way you won’t interfere with the scouting if there’s no swarm yet.

I would have thought drones would suggest a swarm was in there….but then again maybe they’re just attracted to the queen pheremone (or lemongrass oil in this case)

 

[RichardK]

I couldn't resist - & there is indeed a swarm, albeit very small. Will move the hive tonight and see what we've got next week. At best though it'll be 2.5 seams I think.

 

[Boston Bees]

Just looked at one of my bait hives & I'm seeing drones coming and going amongst the worker bees. Should I take that as a sign that they've moved in?

Yes. Pretty definitive I would think.