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Offline saritacoleman

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Just had a swarm
« on: April 22, 2011, 05:40:24 pm »
Looks like they will be setteling down in a tree on our yard. We bought a new box to split but I guess they could not wait for us to put it together.
If anyone wants them they are yours to take. Looks like they are settling in a tree in our yard. We live in Louisville, KY. 502.645.7689

Best,
Sarita
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Offline wadehump

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Re: Just had a swarm
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2011, 06:56:39 pm »
why not catch them you were going to split them anyhow
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Offline schawee

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Re: Just had a swarm
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2011, 07:28:58 pm »
catch them and place them in your new box.that's an easy split.     ...schawee
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Offline saritacoleman

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Re: Just had a swarm
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2011, 07:45:43 pm »
About 15 minutes after they settled in on a tree it stormed. They are still there about 30 feet up.
D.H. put together a box quickly...in hopes that they would figure it out but we've pretty much lost hope.
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Offline Kathyp

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Re: Just had a swarm
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2011, 08:41:01 pm »
put some drawn comb and some lemongrass oil in there.  they may find it.  if you don't have lemongrass, try lavender, or whatever you can find that will attract them.
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Offline sc-bee

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Re: Just had a swarm
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2011, 10:51:15 pm »
Did id really drum the bees down at buds? I have always wanted to see that done.
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Re: Just had a swarm
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2011, 10:57:22 pm »
He was tanging away for sure! If that's what made them decide where/when to land???

Scott
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Offline saritacoleman

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Re: Just had a swarm
« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2011, 01:49:49 am »
Heya,

I put a outside feeder with sugar water and honey b healthy in there which really smells good.
I feel just awful...they swarmed about 15 minutes before a storm and here comes another big one.

It's been a heck of a day for us birds and bee wise. We had a sick chick that we were fretting over...wild ducks in our koi pond...bees swarming and then a storm...in that order.

As my mom says..."I'll just pray...harder."

We will see...hopefully...maybe they will take the easy way out to a new hive that my husband knocked together in a panic.
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Offline saritacoleman

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Re: Just had a swarm
« Reply #8 on: April 23, 2011, 01:53:43 am »
I'm so sorry...in my distress of the day I very rudely forgot to say thank you for all of your support. It's greatly appreciated.
Hope all is well with everyone.
Best,
Sarita
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