AT A GLANCE
How do you capture a swarm of bees?
A swarm of bees can with one hive box and if necessary with a suitable one protective clothing and one water atomizer be caught. For this purpose, the swarm box is held under the bee cluster. The bee cluster can be catapulted into the swarm box by sweeping, knocking or pushing.
Can you just catch a swarm of bees?
To that extent owner of the bees (usually a beekeeper) den Bee swarm not tracked, in order to recapture it, you can devote yourself to it and try to get the swarm under control. If you spot a swarm of bees but don't want to catch them, you can Report swarm of bees to a local beekeeper, who will soon be on hand if necessary.
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When can you catch a swarm of bees?
A swarm of bees can mostly between May and June be caught, because at this time bees usually swarm out (swarming time). The swarm usually stays at its place of arrival overnight before moving to a new home the next day. This means that you only have a short period of 2 to 3 days to capture a swarm of bees.
Where are swarms of bees located?
There are often swarms of bees high in trees. They're sitting there on a branch. Instead of a tree, some bees also look for it shrubs on.
What equipment do you need for the bee swarm?
It is recommended one water atomizer, protective clothing, one Director and one swarm box to have in store as equipment for catching the swarm of bees. A bucket with a barrier can also be used instead of the swarm box. The barrier is designed to prevent the queen bee from flying away.
What do I do first to catch the swarm of bees?
First, you should get close enough to the swarm cluster approach, then using them from all sides spray water to be able to As a result, the bees can no longer fly well and contract. This makes it easier to catch.
How do I bring the swarm of bees into the swarm box?
Bump, sweep, shake or tap the swarm of bees into the swarm box with just a few movements. You can also use a bee broom for this. It is important that the container is held under the swarm cluster so that it can fall into it. Alternatively, the branch with the bees can be sawed off and taken away.
What do I do after catching the swarm of bees?
Check over you whether the swarm of bees with or without a queen was caught. Only with the queen bee does the swarm later stay in its new home. After the swarm box 1 to 2 days cellared been, the bees can move to a new one Beehive smashed become.
Tip
Don't take too much risk when catching
If the swarm of bees is high in a tree and the risk of falling off the ladder is too great, don't take the risk. It is better to contact a beekeeper so that he can catch the swarm of bees.
