New to Bee's

[scline74]

 Hello,

I am new to beekeeping and just trying to get some info before I start purchasing. I was wondering is it possible to capture a swarm via some sort of baited trap . I probably wont get started this year from what I have read it is getting late . I am located in a very rural area of North Carolina and have seen several honey bees this year . I am surrounded by hundreds of acres of woodland . I am not completely against buying a swarm but would rather not. Any advise would be appreciated . Thank You for your time.

[buzzbee]

It may be late to purchase package bees,but definitely not too late to catch a swarm! Get your equipment,place your name with local fire dept,police.and agriculture ext. office your interested in swarm captures.  Get a swarm trap with swarm lure and you might be in business pretty darn quick!  Give it a go,you still have time.Swarms are just taking off I think in your area,and a swarm is really ready to build a new colony.