How do I start a swarm trap?

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  1. Apr 19, 2009 #1
    richhitch

    richhitch New Member

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    I have a friend that has an old farm house that has 3 hives living in it. He said it was OK to set some traps. So what is the best way to do this. Things are really starting to bloom here and I think it is going to be time for the catchin, soon. HELP
     
    richhitch, Apr 19, 2009
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  3. Apr 19, 2009 #2
    Iddee

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    A swarm trap can vary in size, but has been reported to work best at approx. the size of a deep hive body. A height of 8 to 12 feet is usually recommended. Entrance to the south or east, baited with old comb and/or lemongrass oil or swarm lure.

    OK, let's see some add on posts here. I know I haven't covered it all.
     
    Iddee, Apr 19, 2009
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  5. Apr 19, 2009 #3
    No_Bivy

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    I have two up currently....nothing yet. Fishing for bees so to speak. I put this one at 30' to keep it outta reach of vandals. A very active colony is in the third story of a building nearby. I baited with old comb and lure.
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    No_Bivy, Apr 19, 2009
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  6. Apr 29, 2009 #4
    BjornBee

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    Things that make a trap undesirable to bees...

    Light coming in from the top.
    Traps placed in the sun.
    Top entrances.
    Occupied by wasps, spiders, etc.
     
    BjornBee, Apr 29, 2009
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