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Originally posted by tex4k View PostI use a home-made 5 frame nuc box with a frame or two of drawn comb, with a squirt or two swarm commander attractant. Go over to YouTube, search barnyard bees-building 5 frame nuc boxes, he has the how to and dimensions on there for building them out of plywood.
And I don't have any comb as I don't have hives yet...
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Originally posted by RiverRat1 View PostI built two of those. Reviews are mixed wether swarm commander works or not.
And I don't have any comb as I don't have hives yet...
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Meanwhile, in the land of Yankees, the nanny state knows better than the people do:
Michigan residents lost their “right to farm” this week thanks to a new ruling by the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development. Gail Philburn of the Michigan Sierra Club told Michigan Live, the new changes “effectively remove Right to Farm Act protection for many urban and suburban backyard farmers raising small numbers of animals.” […]
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Originally posted by RiverRat1 View PostI'd like to catch a swarm. Advice?
Originally posted by El General View PostI'd like to get in on that. I'll split hog_down's drinks with you MetalMan2004.
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We started last year with 2 nucs for ag exemption help and they expanded to very successful hives. So far they've done good through the winter, we had some concerns in the cold snaps but the other day it was warm and they both were VERY active.
We have 2 new, empty hives so we can split our current 2 hives soon. Still have the 2 old nuc hives from last year, just in case we have a swarm or two but if we split early enough, maybe we won't have that issue.
Is really interesting and fun but when they have lots of honey, they will become very defensive ... fair warning, new people!
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Originally posted by tdwinklr View PostWe started last year with 2 nucs for ag exemption help and they expanded to very successful hives. So far they've done good through the winter, we had some concerns in the cold snaps but the other day it was warm and they both were VERY active.
We have 2 new, empty hives so we can split our current 2 hives soon. Still have the 2 old nuc hives from last year, just in case we have a swarm or two but if we split early enough, maybe we won't have that issue.
Is really interesting and fun but when they have lots of honey, they will become very defensive ... fair warning, new people!
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Originally posted by hog_down View PostThey also like real lemongrass oil because it supposedly smells like honeycomb. Put a few drops on a q-tip, put it in a plastic bag with a few small holes in it, and put it in a swarm trap or nuc box with some old comb, and you might get lucky.
Sounds good, now its a party!
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Originally posted by RiverRat1 View PostI know I have bees on my property. Found a couple wild hives. I'd like to catch a swarm. Advice?
Its either you have the a problem with the trap, bait, or location/timing.
I like this video
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STvW6pb1j68&t=3s"]Swarm Traps: What you need to know, to be successful. - YouTube[/ame]
he has a lot of other good videos on beekeeping.
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Originally posted by RascalArms View PostHey John, the beekeeper that tends to my 9 hives at my property is the President of the North East Texas Bee Association and lives in Canton. PM me if you would like me to get you in touch with him. He would probably be more than willing to help you out.
I’m pretty sure they have meetings on a fairly regular basis as well.
I would appreciate contact info
bill
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