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Hi and thanks for looking over my question, and apologies if this is a second post. I thought already posted this, but I don't see it in my history.
This morning I was able to catch my first swarm, however it was more involved than I would have liked. In short, the bees were about 20' high and it took four tries with a fruit picker before we cut the branch, let it fall (but we did try and catch it) and we scooped as many bees as possible. Plus there were already bees in the box from the previous attempts.
I left the Nuc on a ladder in the same general location and everything looks like I would hope. The bees were covering the outside, and they have all settled in and things look like I'd expect if I had the queen. I did not see them fanning, however I have not really looked at this time, as I want to them to relax.
My question:
My plan is to leave the nuc on the ladder in the same spot for one full day to allow the bees to settle in, and I'm wondering if a day is enough time before I relocate them? My thinking is that they did not choose the nuc box, so I'm wondering if more days might help keep them from absconding? Make them feel more welcomed and all~
I should also add that the location is not ideal due to the driveway, but I'm OK for a day or so.
TIA
b1rd
This morning I was able to catch my first swarm, however it was more involved than I would have liked. In short, the bees were about 20' high and it took four tries with a fruit picker before we cut the branch, let it fall (but we did try and catch it) and we scooped as many bees as possible. Plus there were already bees in the box from the previous attempts.
I left the Nuc on a ladder in the same general location and everything looks like I would hope. The bees were covering the outside, and they have all settled in and things look like I'd expect if I had the queen. I did not see them fanning, however I have not really looked at this time, as I want to them to relax.
My question:
My plan is to leave the nuc on the ladder in the same spot for one full day to allow the bees to settle in, and I'm wondering if a day is enough time before I relocate them? My thinking is that they did not choose the nuc box, so I'm wondering if more days might help keep them from absconding? Make them feel more welcomed and all~
I should also add that the location is not ideal due to the driveway, but I'm OK for a day or so.
TIA
b1rd