can you catch a swarm in the rain?

[thatguy324]

trying to go get a swarm in a dogwood tree and now it is raining can i still get them and should i catch them and put them in a box or bucket?

[Mr.Beeman]

I've captured them in a misty rain before. Pretty easy when you can remove the branch they are on. One good shake and they are in the box ready to go.
Post pics.

[Ryan Williamson]

You bet! Get them in a hive as quick as possible. I would think that you will have less absconding risk as they won't be able to fly out looking for a better home.

[MT204]

It seems kind of dumb now but last year while attempting to catch a swarm I learned the very valuable lesson that wet leather gloves do not stop bees from stinging you hands! Got stung about 10-15 times on one hand. My hand swelled up and had to use pliers to get the glove off.