Worldwide Beekeeping

Beekeeping => Swarms, Cut Outs, Trap Outs and Bee Trees => Topic started by: capt44 on April 08, 2015, 11:55:05 am

Title: Swarming has started
Post by: capt44 on April 08, 2015, 11:55:05 am
I had a swarm yesterday that went in one of my swarm traps and this mawn'n I had another swarm.
I followed it till it got in the timber and I got to watching for snakes and lost them.
Title: Re: Swarming has started
Post by: Perry on April 08, 2015, 12:39:59 pm
And now the fun starts (at least in your area), I haven't even been into mine yet, too much snow.
Title: Re: Swarming has started
Post by: CpnObvious on April 08, 2015, 12:42:45 pm
I haven't even been into mine yet, too much snow.

I hear a, Perry... They're talking 1"-3" today/tonight... This is getting old.
Title: Re: Swarming has started
Post by: Perry on April 08, 2015, 12:50:54 pm
Starting Saturday we are supposed to be above 10 C and as high as 13 C (+50 F) with sun even. I will be opening up my hives to put on pollen patties so should end up with a fairly accurate assessment of how winter went (fingers crossed).
Title: Re: Swarming has started
Post by: Jen on April 08, 2015, 02:24:36 pm
I'm curious about your swarm season this year Perry, I remember you mentioning the unusual amount of swarms you chased last year. I think your survivor hives are going to be stuffed. Better get your running shoes on :D:D:D
Title: Re: Swarming has started
Post by: Perry on April 08, 2015, 04:27:07 pm
I probably won't be doing inspections this year Jen, so I will be able to focus on my own hives instead. ;D
Title: Re: Swarming has started
Post by: G3farms on April 08, 2015, 04:54:37 pm
Starting Saturday we are supposed to be above 10 C and as high as 13 C (+50 F) with sun even. I will be opening up my hives to put on pollen patties so should end up with a fairly accurate assessment of how winter went (fingers crossed).

WHEW WE!! you can keep that weather to yourself, it hit 81*F here today. Wife wants to turn the AC on, had the heat on last week. Humidity feels sky high today after some heavy rains and thick fog this morning (just checked and only 56%).