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Title: Trap out in Colorado
Post by: Highlandsfreedom on April 27, 2010, 01:55:51 PM

I have a few trap outs to do this year from last fall. But it is still getting down to 31-35 at night and snowing. Is it ok to start or should I wait till it stays above 40 at night? And on a side note I have a few swarm traps already out and I put a few drops of lemongrass oil on the tops of the wooden frames. How long will the scent last?

Thanks,
Dave

Title: Re: Trap out in Colorado
Post by: iddee on April 27, 2010, 03:53:28 PM

If you can start the trap with a frame of honey, then add a frame of eggs after you have 3 frames covered with bees, I think it should be fine.

Lemongrass, approx. 30 days.

Title: Re: Trap out in Colorado
Post by: The Bix on April 28, 2010, 01:00:15 AM

Dave,

I have a trapout to do as well. I've been watching the forecast...unless you're in a hurry it looks like the weekend after next might be best to get going. That's when I I'm going to get started. Stay in touch.

--John

Title: Re: Trap out in Colorado
Post by: Highlandsfreedom on April 28, 2010, 03:03:59 AM

Thanks for the info and its time to put on some more lemongrass oil. 8-)

Title: Re: Trap out in Colorado
Post by: Mardak on April 28, 2010, 03:37:38 AM

Howdy over there,

I am new to bee keeping. What are trap outs and what do you do with them?

Title: Re: Trap out in Colorado
Post by: iddee on April 28, 2010, 07:29:33 AM

Trap outs

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