Swarm bait hives

Finman · Mar 8, 2009

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I don't remember is it handled here.

* Good size is 40 litre size of Langstroth box
* Dark color
* In lower part of box 3 cm entrance.
* The site from ground 5 m
Visible plase but not where sun burns it

Lures are several
Foundations do not work.

http://ecommons.library.cornell.edu/bitstream/1813/2653/2/Bait Hives for H...
http://maarec.psu.edu/pdfs/BAIT_HIV.PDF
http://www.dave-cushman.net/bee/swarmlures.html

Lures
http://www.beesource.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-199156.html

BKF Admin · Mar 8, 2009

I plan to have some swarm lures ready in about 4 weeks.

I have 6 of the ingredients but the 7th is coming from Africa and I am still waiting for it.

All 7 ingredients are organic hence why I am waiting for the last one rather than buying from europe off the shelf.

I will have a few for members to try out and give feedback.
The cost for 2 will be the cost of postage only,about 50 pence for 2.

Poly Hive · Mar 8, 2009

count me in matey.

a good black comb works wonders too.

PH

jimbeekeeper · Mar 8, 2009

I always like to have a bait hive out, if I catch one it is never a swarm from my hives (lol)

Admin I will be one of your test subjects

BKF Admin · Mar 8, 2009

Added all above names to the list.

jimbeekeeper · Mar 8, 2009

Admin said:
I have 6 of the ingredients but the 7th is coming from Africa and I am still waiting for it.

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Admin it sounds quite exotic this lure are you sure it is safe to use and if I was to spill some on me can you assure me that I will not be plagued by 18-21 year old nimfo maniacs chacing after me? :hat: