I was wondering if the bees are swarming in Northern Ky or southwestern Ohio area yet ?
Its getting warm now and it seemed last year about 2 weeks into may they started around here and then it was nuts for a few weeks.
I know of one Bee keeper that got 50 swarms I got 12 myself.
I have not had any calls yet. Last year was a busy year for them, lets hope that this year is the same. Where do you live?
Marc
Just east of Cincinnati in Clermont County.
I would bet they start swarming soon 85 degree this weekend.
When you talk about swarms, are you speaking of your own bees swarming, other beeks or wild honey bees? Also, do non-honey bees swarm?
Jeremy
Quote from: jeremy_c on April 24, 2009, 01:08:39 PM
When you talk about swarms, are you speaking of your own bees swarming, other beeks or wild honey bees? Also, do non-honey bees swarm?
Jeremy
It could be any of the above last year I have some of mine swarm but I also picked up other swarms from around my area.
On other bees swarming ??? not real sure never seen that happen like honey bees do.
I live in N.East KY and am on every swarm list around. I have 8 swarm traps set by hives and bee trees out in the wild, I check the traps once a week and have the land owners where the traps is set looking for swarms, have not had anything yet but I would say it is getting close.