Heather
Queen Bee
- Joined
- Dec 7, 2008
- Messages
- 4,131
- Reaction score
- 128
- Location
- Newick, East Sussex
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- 6
Success. Called to a swarm that had gone under eaves, all netted off to keep birds out, so bees had mass entrances. Put a bait hive near to edge with BIAS frame in, and old frames of comb. 24 hrs later bees had transferred. Just hope the brood didn't chill in meantime.. Just off to close the hive and bring home.
Thought it would fit the Nuc I took round.
Got it home.... all frames rammed and roof deep in bees... in 14x12, much more comfortable
Good result.. But I don't need another colony! Ah well. Bees safe . Just running out of hives.
Going to treat for varroa in 3 days as they are feral colony. Should be interesting exercise.