swarmtrap1

On March 6, 2019 I began putting out swarm traps. Although unusually early I have already seen one swarm in my hives. This is about a month earlier than usual . Also, this allows scout bees from all of the colonies in the area to find them before they begin swarm preparations.

[@danskisbees7348]

Hello Dan, my hives swarm pretty early, most of the time I don't even realize it happened. Luckily, this year I witnessed one, they also triggered one of my other hives to swarm. I caught them both and then I made a split to prevent more. I also do thorough inspections now. I sure wish that I could put up swarm traps here, but every time I do, wasp move in. :o (