Swarm Traps?

jdesq · February 13, 2007, 10:21:54 AM

I assume the best time to put swarm traps out would be in May, but what is the best way of making a swarm trap and what would be an ideal location?

Michael Bush · February 13, 2007, 01:54:56 PM

http://www.bushfarms.com/beesferal.htm

See the section on bait hives.

jdesq · February 13, 2007, 04:41:52 PM

Thankyou Michael- just what I was looking for.

Michael Bush · February 13, 2007, 07:20:30 PM

>Thankyou Michael- just what I was looking for.

I try to have everything you're looking for on my web site. :)

Understudy · February 13, 2007, 07:39:34 PM

Quote from: Michael Bush on February 13, 2007, 07:20:30 PM
>Thankyou Michael- just what I was looking for.

I try to have everything you're looking for on my web site. :)

Michael , how about a gorgeous young redheaded woman who can appreciate what little I have to offer(no $$$$). ;)

Sincerely,
Brendhan

Michael Bush · February 13, 2007, 08:47:03 PM

>Michael , how about a gorgeous young redheaded woman who can appreciate what little I have to offer(no $$$$).

Sure. It's a virtual world. How tall? What should she wear? I think the appreciation will only be virtual too...

IndianaBrown · February 13, 2007, 10:11:49 PM

Quotehow about a gorgeous young redheaded woman who can appreciate what little I have to offer(no $$$$).

Couldn't resist :)

And just to keep this on topic... I plan to slap together a couple of swarm traps from scrap lumber before summer. One for my backyard - in case I manage to do something stupid. The other for a friend's farm. They have a feral colony high in a semi-hollow maple tree. Last year it threw a swarm that I managed to caputre.

Kirk-o · February 13, 2007, 10:59:48 PM

Thats funny
kirk-o

Jerrymac · February 14, 2007, 12:07:45 AM

Quote from: Understudy on February 13, 2007, 07:39:34 PM
Michael , how about a gorgeous young redheaded woman who can appreciate what little I have to offer(no $$$$). ;)
Sincerely,
Brendhan

I saw your bees on another topic.... Greedy ain'cha?

Understudy · February 14, 2007, 12:16:53 AM

Quote from: Jerrymac on February 14, 2007, 12:07:45 AM
Quote from: Understudy on February 13, 2007, 07:39:34 PM
Michael , how about a gorgeous young redheaded woman who can appreciate what little I have to offer(no $$$$). ;)
Sincerely,
Brendhan

I saw your bees on another topic.... Greedy ain'cha?

:evil:
You bet.
:evil:

Sincerely,
Brendhan

Kirk-o · February 17, 2007, 06:37:24 PM

How about some lemon grass oil in the bait hive?
kirk-o

Understudy · February 17, 2007, 06:39:30 PM

Quote from: Kirk-o on February 17, 2007, 06:37:24 PM
How about some lemon grass oil in the bait hive?
kirk-o

It is what I use.

Sincerely,
Brendhan

Swarm Traps?

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