That is exciting, I will have to look my kit out. A member of the OBKA had a
potential swarm this week also, he did some jiggery pokery to stop them which I
didn’t quite understand to prevent it. Are you doing a swarm list this year
Paul, I have a new second hive ready for some bees.
Karen
On 18 Apr 2021, at 11:01, Robin Colyer <robin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Exciting!! I was wondering if the constantly changing weather (not to mention
snow last week!) would have delayed things...?
On Sun, 18 Apr 2021 at 10:49, Helen Nunn <helenmaynunn@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:--
Yes, my "conventional beekeeping neighbour" has just told me his queen was
out yesterday, with a potential swarm buzzing about. As she was clipped she
didn't go anywhere and the bees had to return home. He then found about nine
queen cells in the hive. "I left them with one" he told me. I hoped it was
the right one.
Anyway - the message is clear - swarms are on their way. My hives didn't
swarm last year at all, so no doubt they are gearing up.
Helen
On Sun, 18 Apr 2021 at 10:10, Oxnatbees <oxnatbees@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I've just been loading the car with-
Bee suit etc
Swarm collection box(es) with lump of old broodcomb in themto make them
smell nice
Duct tape
Sheet
Bag of bee tools (goose feathers, antihistamines, v dilute peppermint spray
etc)
Exciting time of year!
Paul
Best wishes,
Robin
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