Yesterday I walked out in the yard and spotted a swarm on a small citrus tree that I had planted two years ago. The swarm was only about 18 inches off the ground so I placed a deep under them and they all crawled into the box. Can't get any easier than that for free bees.
I do not believe that they are from my hives as they are very dark bees with deep black stripes. They were very tame and I did not need any protective gear to hive them. I had them hived in no time at all. It was cool, windy, and overcast. It's about time I get my first swarm for the year 2010. Keep them coming!! :-D