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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: Swarm Catching

« Last post by Ben Framed on Today at 12:20:46 am »

Terri I?ll not try to encourage or discourage you. A few seasons back Father Michael was trying intently to catch a swarm and was very disappointed that his own hive swarmed and went another direction. Father Michale, is my memory correct?

I agree with >almost every thing .Beesnweeds post.< His advise is well worth listening too. Even still I think you have a chance! Keep us updated, and thanks for sharing your experiences!

Phillip

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HUMOR IS A FUNNY THING / I viewed a meme

« Last post by Ben Framed on Today at 12:13:40 am »

I viewed a meme which said. >It must be nice to eat Ice cream as fast as you won?t without worrying about getting brain freeze!<

Below the words was a picture of Joe Biden licking on an ice cream comb!  😁😁😁😁
Humorously sad as it might be true? 🤷🏻‍♂️

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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: Follow the Bloom - 2024

« Last post by cao on May 03, 2024, 11:09:00 pm »

I noticed a couple day ago that the blackberries(tame) are starting to bloom.  Again, like last year they are early.  This year they are about 3-4 weeks early.  Pretty much everything is early this year.

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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: Swarm Catching

« Last post by Terri Yaki on May 03, 2024, 10:22:27 pm »

I was wondering if it was my own bees too. I've been trying but I'm not having any luck seeing which way they're coming from.

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HONEYBEE REMOVAL / Re: Expensive Issue

« Last post by Ben Framed on May 03, 2024, 10:05:32 pm »

You guys are basing your opinion on your own skill level and conscientiousness. You guys are also typically the first on the scene. In this type of situation, I would be the guy that comes in later to pick up the pieces and put them back together and while I might agree with you IF I knew I was going behind someone like you guys, with lots of experience removing bees, and would take care with the building; that's a huge IF. (not to mention that I know some otherwise good contractors that I wouldn't trust with an older structure) Going in behind someone else is the worst and that's partly what I'm basing my opinion on. One thing I learned very quickly is to NEVER EVER assume the competence of someone because they are certified to do the work.

And that may very well be the case. Your point is well made! Even still the bee remover guy would have to be some kind of 'destructive hack' to do that much damage.     lol   

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UK / EUROPEAN BEEKEEPING / Re: Hello from Berlin!

« Last post by Ben Framed on May 03, 2024, 09:58:12 pm »

Hello asfodeltreegiver from Berlin! Looking forward to you interaction here at Beemaster!  Welcome!!!!

Phillip

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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: Swarm Catching

« Last post by BeeMaster2 on May 03, 2024, 08:41:03 pm »

There is a good chance that the hive hasn?t swarmed yet but the scouts really like your swarm trap and keep telling the other scouts about it. You still have a good chance of catching them. Watch which way the bees are coming and going to see if it is your bees or another hive.
Jim Altmiller

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UK / EUROPEAN BEEKEEPING / Re: Hello from Berlin!

« Last post by BeeMaster2 on May 03, 2024, 08:27:20 pm »

Welcome to Beemaster.
I?ve been beekeeping since 2010 and I?m still learning. Bees are fascinating insects. I always tell new beekeepers that this hobby is very addictive because you are constantly learning.
Jim Altmiller

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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: Swarm Catching

« Last post by beesnweeds on May 03, 2024, 08:02:54 pm »

Empty hive bodies and swarm traps near your colony or the neighbors will always attract some attention, typically foragers looking for resources.   Move the trap a mile away or more to catch a swarm. 

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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: Follow the Bloom - 2024

« Last post by The15thMember on May 03, 2024, 07:19:32 pm »

This is turning out to be a smashing year for black locust and the blackberries are just starting to open!    Unfortunately it's supposed to rain tomorrow, so we'll see if I manage to get any inspections in or not.