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How to do a trap out
« on: December 05, 2013, 08:50:41 am »
The following is a series of posts dealing with the step by step procedure of a trapout. Since the posts will move around as different replies come in, I am posting links to each of them here, so they can be found easily.

Why do a trapout.
http://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/index.php?topic=32.msg77#msg77

FACTS [and theories] ABOUT TRAPOUTS
http://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/index.php?topic=33.msg78#msg78

Materials for a trapout
https://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/index.php?topic=44.msg107#msg107

Setting up a trapout
http://worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/index.php?topic=45.msg108#msg108

After Setting Trapout
http://www.worldwidebeekeeping.com/forum/index.php?topic=1128.new#new

Here is a video of a trap out demonstration I did at the Bud3 celebration on Apr. 9, 2011.

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Re: How to do a trap out
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2014, 09:37:28 am »
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Re: How to do a trap out
« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2014, 11:20:43 am »
Iddee's step by step tutorial is what gave me the confidence to try my first trap-out!  :yes:
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Re: How to do a trap out
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2014, 12:08:50 pm »
WOOT! The master at work!!!  Got to go get a drink for this.

  A frame of brood!! Got it!!!      :P    ;D
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Re: How to do a trap out
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2014, 01:15:51 pm »
Where did you see "A frame of brood?' I don't think I wrote it.
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Re: How to do a trap out
« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2014, 10:02:42 pm »
No, didnt write it you SAID it...    Everyone watching talks about using a frame of BROOD, while you SAID frame of eggs, so I talked about the frame of brood... Didnt want to ruin a perfect record.   ;D
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Re: How to do a trap out
« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2014, 10:16:12 pm »
A frame of eggs means success. A frame of brood may mean failure.
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Re: How to do a trap out
« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2014, 09:45:46 pm »
Yes, eggs. I did a trap out last summer. I put a frame of eggs and some brood in the trap. It didn't take long for the bees to start making some queen cells. It was awesome! I still have that hive sitting outside. I may end up getting a new queen though.  These girls are not that nice.

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Re: How to do a trap out
« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2014, 10:15:26 pm »
 "I may end up getting a new queen though.  These girls are not that nice."

i would wait tb, and not be quick to requeen that hive; wait to see how she does, how the hive does. sometimes the hotter hives are the best producers.  if it's too hot, unworkable, or you don't care for it, or other reason, a different story.  just my HO.
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Re: How to do a trap out
« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2014, 07:34:40 am »
Yes, I will wait. I'm a procrastinator by trade. I got that hive in July of last year so they really haven't had a chance to prove themselves yet. I'm looking forward to see what the queen does. And speaking of procrastination, I have some frames I need to put together. Eh, I will do it tomorrow.  :P

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Re: How to do a trap out
« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2014, 10:15:46 pm »
Just saw iddee's video today and wish there were more! I love your confidence and knowledge of the subject. If you are ever interested in doing more, I'll be first in line to subscribe to your channel (but I have a feeling it would be a long line).

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Re: How to do a trap out
« Reply #11 on: March 31, 2014, 10:21:03 pm »
I'm afraid so. That was JP's video. I was just the subject of that one. I can't hear a video, so I doubt I'll ever try to make one.
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Re: How to do a trap out
« Reply #12 on: March 31, 2014, 10:54:23 pm »

   I about spit my coffee on the keyboard when he said get the stinger out of my ear..........
   I agree, I'd love to see him do a few vids, but hes pretty stubborn and ornery. Dragging him into the picture might be a tussle, but the knowledge gained may be worth a few bruises.    ;D
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Re: How to do a trap out
« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2014, 10:01:51 pm »
I know an awesome videographer who is also a beek... :) If you ever get the itch, send me a pm or email.


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Re: How to do a trap out
« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2014, 10:05:51 pm »
It's like that day with JP. If someone wants to do one, I won't object, but I won't go out of my way to do it. I'm just not that interested in putting my mug out there.
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Re: How to do a trap out
« Reply #15 on: April 20, 2014, 09:08:16 pm »
Is this the Iddee trapout thread?  Got some bees in a tree, they need to go, not cutting down...

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Re: How to do a trap out
« Reply #16 on: April 27, 2014, 12:47:44 pm »
Yes.

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Re: How to do a trap out
« Reply #17 on: May 02, 2014, 11:57:42 pm »
In my dreams I have time to read the thread, but only in my dreams. The bees must wait

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Re: How to do a trap out
« Reply #18 on: May 30, 2014, 04:28:19 pm »
and the bees in the tree have swarmed off into the distance, homeowner says no one home. Working Ponds and Working bees are just hard to juggle, all need done at same time

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Re: How to do a trap out
« Reply #19 on: May 30, 2014, 05:41:11 pm »
enjoyment and work often interfere with one another. Endeavor to persevere!
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