Swarm Traps are Built

jmblakeney · February 19, 2011, 07:33:59 PM

Hey guys,
I just got all my swarm traps built. The plans came from Robo's site. Thanks Rob.
I already spray painted the top left one. I can't wait for spring to get these up.

I had recently posted a question about the swarm lure to use on these and greatly appreciate all your responses.

James

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AllenF · February 19, 2011, 08:30:50 PM

They look good.

jmblakeney · February 19, 2011, 08:34:01 PM

Thanks Allen

hardwood · February 19, 2011, 09:35:29 PM

Beauties!

Scott

Robo · February 20, 2011, 01:10:20 PM

Very nice. Keep us posted on how you make out.

gardeningfireman · February 21, 2011, 11:11:16 AM

Awesome! They look great! Are they 3/8 plywood? The size of 5-frame nuc boxes? Have something inside to hang frames? Spill the beans with details. Inquiring minds want (and need) to know! :-D :-D
Alan

Robo · February 21, 2011, 11:25:45 AM

Quote from: gardeningfireman on February 21, 2011, 11:11:16 AM
Spill the beans with details.

All the beans for the $2 swarm trap -> http://robo.bushkillfarms.com/beekeeping/downloads/

jmblakeney · February 21, 2011, 11:35:34 AM

Quote from: Robo on February 21, 2011, 11:25:45 AM
Quote from: gardeningfireman on February 21, 2011, 11:11:16 AM
Spill the beans with details.

All the beans for the $2 swarm trap -> http://robo.bushkillfarms.com/beekeeping/downloads/

thanks robo,
I'm on my phone and couldnt post the link.

jmblakeney · February 21, 2011, 04:33:48 PM

By the way gardeningfireman,
Something that wasn't in the plans, is where the frame rest should be mounted on the front and back plates. I asked robo (since these are his plans), and he suggested mounting the frame rest 3/4" down from the top of the front and back plate to allow for beespace.
Hope that helps,
James

gardeningfireman · February 22, 2011, 12:08:06 PM

Thanks! Went to Robo's site and printed the plans. :)