Swarm On Key Lime

JP · March 18, 2008, 11:21:13 PM

You know that nosanov smells like lemongrass or citrus for that matter, a citrus like odor the bees emit from their tight little butts. Lots of swarms like to land on citrus trees especially lemon, and limes, some orange trees. Here's one on a key lime. I had a little trouble getting them to orient to my trusty old tupperware box cause that tree must have been momma to 'em. I came back later with the real deal and they were glad to cape walk in. Gotta love swarm calls! You can view the pics here: http://picasaweb.google.com/pyxicephalus/March182008

...JP

Ps: My friend Bailey's trees grow more bees than citrus, judging by the amount of swarms that hang on 'em.

poka-bee · March 18, 2008, 11:49:55 PM

I'm constantly amazed at the pics! The shots of the rubbermaid tub & lid look like lips!! Can't wait to see what you do tomorrow!

Jody

JP · March 19, 2008, 12:10:59 AM

Quote from: poka-bee on March 18, 2008, 11:49:55 PM
I'm constantly amazed at the pics! The shots of the rubbermaid tub & lid look like lips!! Can't wait to see what you do tomorrow!

Jody

Jody, tomorrow should be interesting, I will be removing a hive from a guy's ceiling that is 15 yrs old. You bet I will take lots of pics. Glad you enjoyed the pics. See ya.

...JP

Angi_H · March 19, 2008, 12:51:04 AM

wow 15 years you will need 2 days for that one. Wow that will for sure have lots of comb.

Angi

JP · March 19, 2008, 01:26:20 AM

Quote from: Angi_H on March 19, 2008, 12:51:04 AM
wow 15 years you will need 2 days for that one. Wow that will for sure have lots of comb.

Angi

Should be exciting Angi, and lots of comb I am counting on it.

...JP

Cindi · March 19, 2008, 10:31:09 AM

JP, beauty, holy smokin' smokers!!! Beautiful and more awesomely day, Cindi

JP · March 19, 2008, 10:43:57 AM

Quote from: Cindi on March 19, 2008, 10:31:09 AM
JP, beauty, holy smokin' smokers!!! Beautiful and more awesomely day, Cindi

I put burlap and cardboard in my smoker, but haven't blessed any of the fuel just yet. You wanna do the blessing Cindi?

...JP

Cindi · March 19, 2008, 10:50:26 AM

JP, nope, no blessing from me, just some good wishes for the holy smoker, hee, hee. I am going to try to use the shelf fungi that I have been drying from harvesting in the smoker with the burlap to initially get it going. We have lots of shelf and timber fungi around here, hee, hee. Best of a great and beautiful day, Cindi