Caught one!

[hazmatinferno]

I put a swarm box out on Monday and was planning on giving it a week before checking. It was so nice today that I walked down to take a look. Much to my surprise there are bees! I figured I would give them a few more days to ensure they are settled in. However, they seemed to be coming in and out fairly regularly so I believe it to be more than just scouting. I am in the Colfax area.

Photo of the bees

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[Wally]

Congrats.

[Linda]

Mine are up, but empty so far

[hazmatinferno]

It looks like I spoke too soon! Last night, I taped the hole on my bait box....pulled it down....moved it up to my yard.....and slowly pulled off the top....to find......ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! Apparently the bees I saw decided not to move in. I put it back on the tree this morning. Hopefully, the girls looking for a new home will change their mind and take up residency soon.