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« on: April 02, 2023, 02:09:48 pm »
First of the year, likely last one of career. I couldn't carry it to the truck in a 10 frame hive. My health is too far gone.



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Re: Swarm
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2023, 11:27:00 pm »
Does that mean you had help catching this one Iddee?
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Re: Swarm
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2023, 04:27:52 am »
NO. I had to put a strap around it and drag it to the truck. I managed to lift it onto the truck after I got it there.
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Re: Swarm
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2023, 12:12:17 pm »
Quote from: iddee on April 03, 2023, 04:27:52 am
NO. I had to put a strap around it and drag it to the truck. I managed to lift it onto the truck after I got it there.

You need a helper.  It would be an inconvenience for you, but it would be an excellent opportunity for the helper to learn.
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Re: Swarm
« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2023, 01:07:43 pm »
Impossible. I've found 2 good ones in 25 years. Both went out on their own as soon as they could.
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Re: Swarm
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2023, 10:43:19 am »
Checked them today. Have a queen, larva, eggs and food. About 7 deep frames of bees. Good to go for another month.
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Re: Swarm
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2023, 12:05:51 pm »
Way to go Mr. Wizard! ... of course I had no doubt  :)
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Re: Swarm
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2023, 12:16:50 pm »
Thanks for the update!
Have you thought of finding a younger veteran to help you?
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Re: Swarm
« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2023, 12:17:56 pm »
B13, read reply # 4.
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Re: Swarm
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2023, 09:06:28 am »
Wish I lived closer. It would be an honor to lend aid to the wizard himself!
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Re: Swarm
« Reply #10 on: July 26, 2023, 11:55:56 am »
Feel free to give me a shout. If I’m available, I don’t mind helping out. You still have my number?


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Re: Swarm
« Reply #11 on: July 26, 2023, 01:38:41 pm »
The hive today



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Re: Swarm
« Reply #12 on: July 26, 2023, 01:40:04 pm »
Tree to be cut Friday.



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Re: Swarm
« Reply #13 on: July 28, 2023, 08:08:48 am »
Ready to load.


 


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