Published on Apr 17, 2017
Swarm
captured 4/14/17, a good sized swarm. Had the unique opportunity to
catch them on video as they were moving into the trap. Didn't notice
right away but watch the girls line up in a semi-circle, fanning queen
pheromone from the entrance so the rest of the colony can locate it.
Trapping Updates:
2nd swarm captured on 4/16/17
3rd- 4/24
4th- 4/25
5th- 5/8
6th- 5/12
7th- 5/13
8th- 5/14
9th- 5/16
See the scout bees visit this trap a few days prior to this capture... https://youtu.be/x0T-sKITJUs