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The links didn't open for me, but they do here..... https://beemaster.com/forum/index.php?topic=20301.0 If you saw the video only, go here for the complete story. If you want the gas company to work with you by cutting the tree to your specs, or waiting until you have trapped them out, call me for a...

Yep. Normally, a swarm that size only comes from a healthy hive that is destroyed, as in a hollow tree falling and they abscond, but in this case, there was no known similar source. Also, it was within 30 feet of a line of Keith's hives.

I just saw this posted recently. I won't say by whom, but I agree with it totally.

"I am a big believer now in reducing the size of the hive down as much as possible in the fall." WINK WINK

That is too far gone to call spotty brood, IMHO. Look at the few caps that are left. They are not smooth. They are wrinkled. Likely dead brood. I didn't see any white larva. All I see is a few possible chalk brood or similar white spots, but none that looks like living larva.

If no one replies, call your state inspector. They will come out and do one with you and there is no charge for it.

https://www.ncbeekeepers.org/resources/ ... on-program

Oct. 14 bee meeting is hosting it. Normal bee meeting time and place.

I would be very worried. That hive cannot survive in that condition. See if you can get one of the mentors to help you find the queen and replace her ASAP. Either that, or call the state inspector.

Found a swarm in Keith's queen yard yesterday, Sept. 25. About volley ball size. Too big to be an abscond. Helped his employee box it.

Rob passed at 11:40 this morning. RIP

Rob has had a number of serious strokes and is in hospice. He is at Beacon Place, 2502 Summit Ave. Greensboro, NC 27405, room 7. He can have visitors.

Start practicing the heft test. Then you won't have to worry. You will know.

I gpt out and mowed about 1/4 of the yard. It's 84 now and rising. It's raining sweat off my face, so I think about 3 or 4 more 20 minute trips may get the job done. 80 degrees and 80 years old don't go well together.

A swarm now would be unusual. Most will be baseball size absconds from hives failing, not from overcrowding.

Try a horse mounting block to work those tall hives. Just search Google for ""horse mounting steps""

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/volunteer-beekeepers-swarm-rescue-spilled-hives-crash-rcna210079 funny how a dumb reporter will write about something he knows nothing about without questioning the garbage he receives. A truck will hold approx. 500 hives, not 7000 as one article stated. 500 hive...

Thank you, and especially her. I am glad to see it has made the conversion.

Swarm # 9, 10, 11, 12 today. # 9 had left, caught # 10, 11, 12.

Mark called today and sent me to Asheboro for a swarm. As soon as I got that one boxed and hit the road, he gave me the address for another one. First one about 2 1/2 lb. Second one about 4 lb.

Caught 2 more today. Third one was too high in a cedar tree.

One on March 30, One on Mar. 31. two on Apr. 2. Set 4 swarm traps today, March 3.
It's impossible for a beekeeper to retire.
I retired from beekeeping years ago. I keep getting calls and give them away.
Two calls today. Caught one, but let the lady keep her 4 bees at the other. LOL.