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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: Swarm Catching
« Last post by Terri Yaki on May 19, 2024, 08:36:29 am »The bees are not investigating the trap, they are drifting to it. I dont know if it would deter a swarm, maybe? But in its current location its confusing a new beekeeper and a new hive. I know it's an unpopular observation on this thread but by the video and Terris posts Im fairly certain it's just his bees drifting.I don?t feel like your thoughts are unpopular just unique among us and I do consider the possibility. I?d also like to see what happens if you are right but not at the expense of a swarm. I?m wondering if they will develop a laying worker if that is the case. All I saw during Thursday?s inspection were practice queen cells but I will stay on top of the hive and be on the lookout for the real McCoys.
If they are just my strays, why aren?t they bringing anything in? Are they just lazy workers hiding out? If nothing else, I think it?s interesting.