Bringing down a swarm trap in the rain?

[minz]

OK it has been cold and rainy here (45) and I have as swarm trap that was really active.  Monday or Tuesday it was bringing in pollen and I was going to pull it down but figured I would wait another day and deal with some bur comb rather than snatch it away from a potential swarm. I have not seen activity until  when the sun came out today they started flying between down pours.  How many bees would I leave behind if I pulled it down in a downpour when I leave tonight? I don’t want to have to come back tonight if I am right here for 20 bees.

[blueblood]

I wouldn't think you would be leaving very few behind if it's raining.  They pretty much hunker down.

[tbonekel]

last year, I removed a trap out and I was a little too early from darkness. It was hot and the bees were outside on the porch. As they were coming in from the fields, I sprayed a mist of water on them. They all went inside and then I buttoned up the box. They thought it was raining.

[minz]

Been about 10 degrees below average here Surprised I got another swarm. I could stand it no longer.  I left about 30 min early and pulled the box (got seen walking across the employee lot in my jacket). I forgot about swing shift. I had two frames in the box to give me extra time and they filled it and built off the lid.  I was at home so went and got some empty frames and rubber bands. I was surprised that the comb was long and thin so I needed a rubber band to go the wide way of the frame to hold the 3.  I put the frames in and the box was full of bees. After about 5 minutes I changed my mind and went and got a deep and solid bottom board and a frame of honey and a bunch of foundation. Let’s put these girls to work!