What to do After Catching a Swarm of Bees
A swarm occurs when half of the colony leaves the hive to find a new home. Swarms are typically docile and are relatively easy to catch. Beekeepers also set up swarm traps, which are used to lure and trap swarms. After catching a swarm of bees, they must be moved to their permanent hive. They can be given comb or brood from another colony to lessen the chances of absconding again.
How to Catch a Wild Bee Swarm: 12 Important Things to Know
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How to Use Swarm Traps
A swarm trap is a box that is set out in order to attract swarming bees. The bees don’t necessarily get trapped in it, but the box does usually contain some sort of bait to lure them in. Swarm traps are also called bait hives. Swarm traps are made out of wood, or even plastic waste baskets. It will have a small hole in the front for the bees to enter the trap and is usually placed in a tree.
Replace Dark Honeycomb
Being a beekeeper means who have to manage your colonies. If you have a few beehives, or a hobby farm, in your backyard, you need to learn how to rotate old black honeycomb out of the hive. These frames with old beeswax contribute to poor bee health. Rotate out dark beeswax and keep your honey bee colonies thriving.
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