tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27329001.post9075936747385897996..comments2024-03-26T12:17:40.771-04:00Comments on Linda's Bees: Free Bees in Dallas, GA for Jeff's First Swarm CaptureUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27329001.post-58713274719592046132014-03-19T07:53:23.702-04:002014-03-19T07:53:23.702-04:00You can put a new hive on a deck with swarm lure i...You can put a new hive on a deck with swarm lure inside. I always catch at least one swarm a year that moves into old equipment. The key there, though, is "old." The bees are drawn to the smell of old comb, old equipment. It tells them, "Bees have been here," and they are more likely to move into old than new. If you are going to use new equipment as a swarm lure, see if you can get an experienced beekeeper to give you an old frame or two. Rub the tops of the frames, the entry landing and around the inner cover with swarm lure or lemongrass oil, or Pledge to add to the allure of the location.Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08089537760868691562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27329001.post-14996958013477780582014-03-16T14:12:05.890-04:002014-03-16T14:12:05.890-04:00Hi. I have a question re: catching swarms. Why can...Hi. I have a question re: catching swarms. Why cant someone just use a new hive and put a commercial swarm lure pad inside? I have a deck about 12' high between two trees. Why not just put the lure and a hive there?xxxxxxxxxxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03356346054453761574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27329001.post-92025789920108645022011-12-01T23:48:08.548-05:002011-12-01T23:48:08.548-05:00Linda,
We've just bought a 1/2 acre property...Linda,<br /> We've just bought a 1/2 acre property in the Dallas, GA area. About 1/2 of the property is wooded and has a running stream going through it. We would like to support the bee population in the Dallas, GA area. However, we do not want to maintain a hive ourselves. So, we would like invite a beekeeper to set up their hive on our property. Is their a local beekeeping club we could contact to talk to about this. Thank you...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27329001.post-23529477044307625392011-10-18T18:36:45.111-04:002011-10-18T18:36:45.111-04:00Linda,
I have noticed you have shown the use of b...Linda,<br /><br />I have noticed you have shown the use of bottle caps in Jeffs first swarm photos https://picasaweb.google.com/116748370159747164350/JeffSFirstSwarm?authkey=Gv1sRgCP7ij66J39vHFA&feat=flashalbum#5609238810131148482<br /><br />In Australia we do not use such tops but I am keen to understand why and how you use them, if you are able to comment or direct to a resource that would be appreciated.<br /><br />In Queensland we generally use migratory lids and for our very brief winter use telescopic lids.<br /><br />thanks<br />fergusAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27329001.post-19443140903573245812011-05-25T12:09:26.910-04:002011-05-25T12:09:26.910-04:00Well Done! You did great.Well Done! You did great.Dallas, GA Carpet Cleaninghttp://www.heavensbestfloors.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27329001.post-41179391904585329242011-05-23T05:20:01.785-04:002011-05-23T05:20:01.785-04:00You were practically in my backyard, Linda! Thank ...You were practically in my backyard, Linda! Thank you for this presentation. Very nicely done! <br /><br />(I am the other Linda who contacted you just recently.)seekingmyLordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03242380845994448311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27329001.post-36723059132594372902011-05-22T11:29:18.303-04:002011-05-22T11:29:18.303-04:00Any time you make a change in a hive - for example...Any time you make a change in a hive - for example, move it to a new location, change the direction of the entrance, etc., typically you put leaves or branches on the entry to the hive to make the bees reorient to the hive. If you put markings on the hive box at any time, the bees will simply say, "Oh, something new, need to notice this for coming home." So no worries and do it any time. My hives at home are so close together right now that I want the hives to be distinguished from one another.Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08089537760868691562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27329001.post-1429756820515240952011-05-22T11:25:19.295-04:002011-05-22T11:25:19.295-04:00Great explanation of the process!
About the "...Great explanation of the process!<br /><br />About the "markings" positioned on the hive.<br /><br />Can markings be put on an existing hive? or does it have to be a new hive? I ask this because I wonder if the bees will be distracted with the new markings. thank you, ChristopherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27329001.post-62768751858724064782011-05-22T07:25:17.203-04:002011-05-22T07:25:17.203-04:00Terrific slide show-- so clearly showing all steps...Terrific slide show-- so clearly showing all steps, a picture perfect swarm capture. What a pretty swarm!<br /> PennyPennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27329001.post-53529270942716966482011-05-21T18:05:30.226-04:002011-05-21T18:05:30.226-04:00Very nice slide show. Gave me some tips for the n...Very nice slide show. Gave me some tips for the next time I capture a swarm. Thank you.Dorishttp://honeyofadiel.comnoreply@blogger.com