Hived my 1st swarm

[william bender]

Just started with bees last year.I helped a guy down the road with his hives last year and starting mine this year.I whent to check on his hives today and found a swarm only 6ft away and 3ft off the ground. I tell you what that was a rush!!!!!!! I love this site I have learned alot, thank alot

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[Barry]

William -

I know the feeling well! I love catching those swarms. To me, the highlight of beekeeping. I wish all my swarms where 3' off the ground. Have fun!

-Barry

[GSM]

Hi William/Barry:
This will be my first year experimenting with a home-made swarm trap modeled after the one in the March Issue of American Bee Journal. It has only been up for a couple of days, and already I have noticed a couple dozen bees flying around it. I imagine that if an actual swarm enters I will notice a lot more activity. I would love to hear any tips you all might have about hiving a swarm, etc..
Thanks in advance
Best Regards
Gary