I caught a large swarm that I couldn't get to for several days. When I picked it up at dark tonight I was surprised at the weight. It is much heavier than one I caught and let sit at hive site for 6 days. When I hived the 1st swarm the bees had drawn comb below the frames to base of the trap resulting in double long combs. This was successfully rehived (double deep) yesterday. I moved the new swarm 150 yds. to my hive site and put leaves etc. in front to get them to reorient. I'm sure this trap will be filled with comb and honey and am concerned they will be out of room. Usually I let them remain in trap in the new location for a number of days before putting them in a hive. Due to the congestion I am planning to hive them tomorrow (now today). Any idea if this will work or is sure to fail? The other swarm, also large, seemed to reorient for a long time after being put in new hive and I hope these will also.
Additionally is it worth trying to put broken comb with honey in the frames with rubber bands or is it too heavy?
Additionally is it worth trying to put broken comb with honey in the frames with rubber bands or is it too heavy?