Another swarm of bees!

[klooney]

I read the other thread about the swarm of bees, and the fella came out and got them...

Well I have a swarm at my house in Hutto if anyone is interested

[klooney]

I don't know if it makes any difference, but these aren't swarming on a fence it looks like they are down in the water meter box

[txsteele]

I don't know if it makes any difference, but these aren't swarming on a fence it looks like they are down in the water meter box

They LOVE water meter boxes. It's safe for them. One small entrance that they can defend. They will start making wax comb to fill with honey and brood (baby bees/larva) but the space will be way too small quickly. The meter reader will be surprised.

Meter boxes are a favorite but easy for a bee keeper to extract.

If you were closer........

[txsteele]

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[rjtkdplus]

Yep, they've probably moved in and already started building a hive. I've removed 14 from water meters so far this year. Your county extension agent can probably give you the names of a few beekeepers in your area that will come get them.

[Quackerbox]

Don't let anyone kill them!

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[JonBoy]

Man that is a just a little outside my reach otherwise I'd come get them too! I did a removal from a water meter box here in S.A. in February and that hive is going gangbusters. Reach out to Central Texas Beekeepers Association via Facebook...there is a good mix of folks on there and I'm sure there are hobbyist beekeepers like myself (who are closer) that would love to come get 'em. There are others professional beeks on there that charge for removals but there is always someone looking for freebees

[TxKronik]

find anyone yet?

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[CityLimitSlayr]

Are they still there?
I'm no pro, but I have all the gear and would be willing to come get them if someone hasn't already.

[klooney]

Just got home from work guys. I just checked, and yes they are still there

[klooney]

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I have a feeling this is what mine looks like... they have been here at least a week that I know of

[CityLimitSlayr]

Pm sent

[inthebag87]

There should be groups who will go and collect them for free. Animal control might be able to help in finding a group like this in your area.

[klooney]

Citylimitslayr is gonna get them tomorrow

[TxKronik]

another live removal?

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