Bees in a tree

[Locust & Honey]

I have a co-worker who has bees in a cedar tree that I would like to try and trap out. My question is.....when could I start the trap out process? Should I wait until April, May, etc.....?

[Wally]

NOW!

There are drones in the area, which is the only criteria needed. There are fewer bees now and the SHB are not so bad.
The only change I would make is, put the egg frame AND BEES ON IT into the bait hive to keep the brood warm until the trap starts working.

[Locust & Honey]

He gave me the ok to do it this Saturday but I am a little concerned about the temps. 62 is the high. Maybe I should wait till the "heat" of teh day to take the frame of eggs and bees out before heading over to the trapout? Or would you suggest a slightly warmer day? Thanks for your advice btw!

[Wally]

I would go over and make the setup, but not mount the cone. When it was he warmest time of the day, I would mount the cone and then go home and pull the eggs. That way there will be a large number of bees looking for a place to go when you set the frame of eggs in.