Bee Removal Help for Newbie

Started by KaraBee, May 16, 2014, 12:39:09 PM

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KaraBee

So my last post I had a brand new hive abscond to an old hive in a barn not too far away. It was recommended that I try and remove them as soon as possible. I absolutely cannot rip the wall out to remove the hive so I spent last night watching youtube videos on ways to remove hives from walls. One guy made a mesh cone that went into a swarm trap. Seems like this method could work for my situation. I still have the nuc box that the bees came in. #1 If I were to try this method, would this make a good trap?  #2  I have the frames that this hive left and wondered if they would be attracted back to their old brood?  #3 If I try this, how long should I leave the trap up?  I am really brand spanking new at this and really have no one local to guide me. I didn't expect to have to do this so soon!  Ideas and thoughts por favor.

BeeMaster2

If the bees just moved in, less than a week, I recommend that you do what I am going to do this afternoon.
I have a mobile home that is being setup and the bees moved under neath it this past Tuesday. I will use a lot of smoke to force them to move out. If I had Beedun or bee quick,  I would also use that. I will try to catch the queen as she comes out and put her in a queen catcher and place her in a nuc and hope the bees will move in. I already put lemon grass oil and a dead queen in this nuc to attract them to the box.
Jim
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