First Swarm of 2017

capt44 · February 19, 2017, 01:13:15 PM

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll312/capt44/Swarm21817_zpsypkqgx1s.jpg
I caught my first swarm of the season 2/18/2017 and that is the earliest I have ever caught a swarm in Central Arkansas.
A lot of my hives have 4 frames of capped brood and Drones walking around in them.
Some have Queen Cells already and I have noticed Queen Cell cups with larva and royal jelly in them.
It's on here in Central Arkansas already and it's about a month and a half early.

bwallace23350 · February 19, 2017, 02:06:22 PM

Yeah here in Alabama we are about 5 weeks ahead.

herbhome · February 19, 2017, 03:18:56 PM

Wow,

Based upon the trees and plants that are flowering I've decided to get my bait hives set up.

BeeMaster2 · February 19, 2017, 09:11:25 PM

Congratulations Capt.
I put out 5 swarm traps out last weekend figuring they are 2 weeks early but maybe not. I also put a swarm box in the back of my truck in case I get a call.
Jim

Joe D · February 19, 2017, 11:32:31 PM

I haven't seen a swarm yet, but lots of things blooming and it got to 83 here today.

Joe D

Sniper338 · February 20, 2017, 05:35:19 PM

Im seeing more and more forage ferel bees around my house. I went for a walk the other day to try to find a hive close by but didnt find one. I have one swarm trap out so far. I need to bait and put out a few more at my house and a handful at my ranch this weekend. Hopefully ill catch a swarm soon. Its been pretty sunny and warm already. I thought they wouldnt be swarming just yet though.. i guess you never know

GSF · February 22, 2017, 10:09:48 AM

I don't think there's enough nectar flow around my neck of the woods for them to swarm. However, they usually never ask my opinion about anything..,

iddee · February 22, 2017, 11:25:56 AM

Sniper, try this.

http://www.bee-quick.com/500/index.html

BeeMaster2 · February 22, 2017, 12:54:01 PM

Is this a computer game or is it the rules for playing in the real world?
Jim

iddee · February 22, 2017, 01:17:17 PM

It's for real. Click the what, when, etc. links on the side.

Sniper338 · February 22, 2017, 03:23:06 PM

Ive read a little on bee lining

GSF · March 01, 2017, 10:26:08 AM

I don't think there's enough nectar flow around my neck of the woods for them to swarm. However, they usually never ask my opinion about anything..,(feb22nd)

...well shut my mouth. I got my first swarm the next day, dang big one too.