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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. => Topic started by: DayValleyDahlias on May 11, 2007, 08:46:13 PM

Title: Luring a Swarm Question
Post by: DayValleyDahlias on May 11, 2007, 08:46:13 PM
If I set up swarm lure, might that entice my own bees to swarm to it?

Sharon
Title: Re: Luring a Swarm Question
Post by: Understudy on May 11, 2007, 08:48:21 PM
Yes.

Sincerely,
Brendhan
Title: Re: Luring a Swarm Question
Post by: Michael Bush on May 11, 2007, 09:28:02 PM
>If I set up swarm lure, might that entice my own bees to swarm to it?

It will not entice any bees to swarm, including yours.

It WILL make an attractive home if they DO swarm.
Title: Re: Luring a Swarm Question
Post by: Understudy on May 11, 2007, 09:43:48 PM
I should have been clearer on my answer if your bees do swarm this is a good lure for them. It will not make them want to swarm like MB said. That is what I meant.

Sincerely,
Brendhan
Title: Re: Luring a Swarm Question
Post by: DayValleyDahlias on May 11, 2007, 10:03:00 PM
Yes, okay got it!
Title: Re: Luring a Swarm Question
Post by: heaflaw on May 11, 2007, 11:15:57 PM
So, what type of lures are best?  I have used pheronome lures in a small plastic tube that is hung in an empty box.  Also, Brushy Mtn now sells something called Bee Charm that is from France and comes in a tube.  I set out about 8 or 10 bait hives each season with 2 or 3 frames of old comb.  I get at least one swarm each year that way?

What is everyone's experience with bait boxes and lures?
Title: Re: Luring a Swarm Question
Post by: Understudy on May 11, 2007, 11:23:29 PM
I use lemongrass oil and if I have it a small piece of comb attatched to the top.

Sincerely,
Brendhan
Title: Re: Luring a Swarm Question
Post by: doak on May 11, 2007, 11:41:29 PM
A few years ago, when I didn't have my bees yet. I used the boxes I got honey from. Set them out back and the 3rd day had a swarm. The easter swarm I got this year I put a feeder of sugar syrup in it. That was the 2nd day. They came to it the 4th day.
On another note, no matter what you use if they don't approve of the dwelling they will pass on it.
doak
Title: Re: Luring a Swarm Question
Post by: heaflaw on May 12, 2007, 12:20:12 AM
Where could I purchase lemongrass oil?
Title: Re: Luring a Swarm Question
Post by: Understudy on May 12, 2007, 01:10:47 AM
Health food store
Ebay
New Age shop.

Sincerely,
Brendhan
Title: Re: Luring a Swarm Question
Post by: Kathyp on May 12, 2007, 01:25:15 AM
i got mine from ebay.  i found a company that i like and have ordered other essential oils from them.  once for shipping no matter how much you order.  if you are interested, i'll look up the name tomorrow.
Title: Re: Luring a Swarm Question
Post by: wtiger on May 12, 2007, 04:03:04 AM
would a dab of honey-b-healthy work?
Title: Re: Luring a Swarm Question
Post by: Understudy on May 12, 2007, 08:52:56 AM
Yes but not as well as pure lemongrass oil.

Sincerely,
Brendhan
Title: Re: Luring a Swarm Question
Post by: DayValleyDahlias on May 12, 2007, 11:08:07 AM
Today I will go to the health food store and get some lemongrass oil!
Title: Re: Luring a Swarm Question
Post by: asprince on May 12, 2007, 09:40:54 PM
Kathyp, I got mine from Ebay as well but I don't think I received the correct stuff. From a thread on another post, it should smell like lemon pledge. Mine smells earthy. Steve
Title: Re: Luring a Swarm Question
Post by: Michael Bush on May 12, 2007, 10:54:43 PM
>Where could I purchase lemongrass oil?

You already did in those little plastic vials.  :)  But it's cheaper by the pint.
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