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Title: Swarm Traps
Post by: mroark on May 04, 2012, 10:49:46 PM

Will hive traps, say a quarter mile away, from my hives cause me problems?

Title: Re: Hive Traps
Post by: CapnChkn on May 04, 2012, 11:09:02 PM

What do you mean?

Title: Re: Swarm Traps
Post by: mroark on May 04, 2012, 11:19:50 PM

I guess I'm asking if swarm traps interfere with established hives?

Title: Re: Swarm Traps
Post by: Robo on May 05, 2012, 07:15:11 AM

Quote from: mroark on May 04, 2012, 10:49:46 PM
Will hive traps, say a quarter mile away, from my hives cause me problems?

Only if having more bees is a problem. They pose no issue for your established hives.

Title: Re: Swarm Traps
Post by: Michael Bush on May 05, 2012, 08:15:39 AM

A bait hive will not cause hives to swarm. It just provides a home if they do.

Title: Re: Swarm Traps
Post by: mroark on May 05, 2012, 03:18:31 PM

Thanks, I thought that's what I read but i wanted to make sure.

Title: Re: Swarm Traps
Post by: AllenF on May 05, 2012, 03:22:42 PM

Swarm traps are a good thing.

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