Hi, I'd like some advice /clarification about the time between capture of a
swarm and introduction to the hive (tbh in my case). Accepting that weather
conditions will have an impact, how long should / can the bees be kept in a
swarm box and should they be allowed to fly during this period? I've come
across videos where the swarm box had some bars added, to get the bees building
comb, which is then transferred to the tbh a week or so later. With this
method, the bees are flying in and out of the swarm box, which is positioned
close to the intended hive. However, I will likely receive a swarm in a
cardboard box, so I'd like to know the method to use here. My impression, from
what I have read, is that the bees are not given an opportunity to fly. Have I
misunderstood this?
Thank you for any advice.
Kerry
