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Beekeeping => Swarms, Cut Outs, Trap Outs and Bee Trees => Topic started by: Bakersdozen on August 30, 2020, 09:54:19 am

Title: Russian Scion
Post by: Bakersdozen on August 30, 2020, 09:54:19 am
I came across this article http://www.homesweetbees.com/how-to/2020/4/24/russian-scion-swarm-catcher (http://www.homesweetbees.com/how-to/2020/4/24/russian-scion-swarm-catcher) and wondered if anyone has had success with a Russian Scion?  It appears to be a temporary location for the swarm queen to land on while the scout bees go on reconnaissance.  Much better than 30 ft up in a tree.   Placement would have to be in a location where it can be observed several times a day during swarm season.   I think it would be really interesting put put a game camera fixed on the RS!
Here is a video of a someone who made one using a bucket. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdWMJdjeVc4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdWMJdjeVc4)  This would work for small swarms, but I think I would drill some ventilation holes in that bucket.

Anyone have any experience with a Russian Scion?
Title: Re: Russian Scion
Post by: RAST on August 30, 2020, 12:22:26 pm
 Interesting, thanks for sharing that. Never heard if it (along with a whole lot more).
Title: Re: Russian Scion
Post by: Zweefer on September 01, 2020, 09:50:09 am
Nope, but will be looking at it now.