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-May 15 first call, gone before I got out of work.
-May 24-th got one.
No calls this weekend. SW Michigan.
 
#77 ·
Re: Caught a swarm today

Swartz Creek (Genesee County)
They decided that a garbage can was the spot for a break.
Perfect swarm, low to the ground and easy to capture.
 

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#91 ·
Re: Please Post your Swarm Dates?

While not an official Swarm.....Was in a hive yesterday 5-15 found 15 or so Queen cells , Capped, split 5 ways to stop the swarm.
We have had lots of bad weather keeping the bees cooped up, and it is slated to be warm now. this one would have swarmed by the 20th for sure. So if you have any traps to get out, get Er done. Grand Rapids area.
GG
 
#95 ·
Re: Please Post your Swarm Dates?

6-14 swarm call in Douglas, Michigan. (South of Holland)
Maybe a 3-4 pound swarm hanging on a tree branch off of someone's deck. Easy capture, scooped 'em into a bucket and brought them home.
 
#97 ·
Re: Please Post your Swarm Dates?

swarm noticed 7-15 occupying one of my swarm traps (wasn't there when I checked two weeks prior)

Brood comb, Lemon Grass Oil in a baggie with paper towel, hung about chest height.

Fennville, Michigan
 
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