Scout or Robbers

[Gscot]

I recently set up a swarm trap and sprayed some sugar water inside along with lemongrass oil after about a week I have noticed about 10 honey bees visiting was wondering if they are scout bees or robbers is there a difference

 

[For want of a better word]

Scout bees have long socks and scarfs and woggles
Robber bees usually have stripey jerseys and little bags with SWAG printed on them !









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OR you can lead a whore to culture but you can't make her think... as my Grandmother would have said !

 

[Gscot]

 

[Tom Bick]

I recently set up a swarm trap and sprayed some sugar water inside along with lemongrass oil after about a week I have noticed about 10 honey bees visiting was wondering if they are scout bees or robbers is there a difference

Its hard to say but at a guess bees interested in the sugar. Its best to have no honey or syrup in a bait hive. Honey residue on old comb is hard to avoid but the old comb and a box that once occupied bees is a great attractant to scout bees, and the occasional passing bee.