Valarium swarm #1 4-11-11

[G3farms]

Just had finished catching the swarm at home and making a screened bottom board when the phone rang for a swarm call. All the way up town to a large night club that had a swarm on an outside wall in the patio area.

A big thanks to Randee for the call, she was excited that I came out to collect the swarm and was very interested in the bees. She was not afraid of them in the least, what a joy to do some up close education. Pointing out drones, the queen and the fact that most swarms are gentle, didn't even need my "bug suit" :mrgreen:



By g3farms at 2011-04-24
small swarm about a foot off of the ground.



By g3farms at 2011-04-24
The queen was an easy find, she was on the ground about four feet away.


By g3farms at 2011-04-24
A piece of cardboard for a bridge.


By g3farms at 2011-04-24
watching the gals march in.


By g3farms at 2011-04-24
Marching to a new home.

[jmblakeney]

Seeing all these just puts a big smile on my face.  :-D

James

[AllenF]

Great pics there.   Thanks.