Late Evening Swarm 911 Call

JP · March 21, 2009, 11:05:57 PM

So the 911 dispatch operator calls to say there are bees at such and such location stinging everyone in sight.

Followed by a call from one of the business owners at this location who says bees are not stinging anyone.

Bees were nice and gentle, about 4 lbs or so worth.

Pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/pyxicephalus/March212009?authkey=Gv1sRgCNnD-6_Rh5nIyQE#

...JP

Kathyp · March 21, 2009, 11:14:21 PM

:hissyfit: we are just staying above freezing! your pictures make me jealous. what a nice bunch.

MustbeeNuts · March 21, 2009, 11:15:15 PM

Another fine swarm removal JP!!

JP · March 21, 2009, 11:16:13 PM

Wow its been in the 80's last few weeks Kathy.

I was happy to get them mustbenuts, thanks. Even sold a few bottles of honey on site.

...JP

fermentedhiker · March 21, 2009, 11:20:10 PM

Quote from: JP on March 21, 2009, 11:16:13 PM
Wow its been in the 80's last few weeks Kathy.

...JP

and here I was happy that I was getting two days above 40F in a row.

Shawn · March 23, 2009, 08:47:02 PM

That has to be the biggest swarm photo Ive seen. Still too early here for swarms but I know they are coming. Too bad I cant keep any more hives.

JP · March 23, 2009, 11:19:36 PM

Quote from: Shawn on March 23, 2009, 08:47:02 PM
That has to be the biggest swarm photo Ive seen. Still too early here for swarms but I know they are coming. Too bad I cant keep any more hives.

Here's two others that I caught last yr Shawn which are a lot bigger:

...JP

annette · March 24, 2009, 12:58:01 AM

I am watching and reading JP. I hope my swarm call is as easy as this one. Just used some ordinary pruners???????

Keith13 · March 24, 2009, 08:14:07 AM

Where was that over off Veterans? If so its neat to see them in the middle of the city like that. Great photos as always

Keith

JP · March 24, 2009, 09:55:06 AM

Quote from: keith13 on March 24, 2009, 08:14:07 AM
Where was that over off Veterans? If so its neat to see them in the middle of the city like that. Great photos as always

Keith

Yep, right on vets Keith.

Annette, used a cheap snips from Lowes.

...JP

poka-bee · March 24, 2009, 06:52:39 PM

Once again, go JP! Hey, like the honeycomb emblem on your truck & now we have your phone # :evil: heh heh heh!! I love the pic with their little bottoms fanning on the hive! J

vermmy35 · March 24, 2009, 08:09:38 PM

Those are nice we finally have some tulips that started blooming. I kind of hope it stays cool until my bees get here so they have something to gather.

JP · March 24, 2009, 10:41:58 PM

Quote from: poka-bee on March 24, 2009, 06:52:39 PM
Once again, go JP! Hey, like the honeycomb emblem on your truck & now we have your phone # :evil: heh heh heh!! I love the pic with their little bottoms fanning on the hive! J

Jody, call me sometime if you need help getting a swarm.

...JP ;)

Cindi · March 31, 2009, 09:33:48 PM

Great stuff, great pics, go JP go!!! Have that wonderful and most great day, health. Cindi