My new hive (from over wintered nuc) swarmed 3 weeks after taking it home and putting the nuc frames into a hive with drawn comb this spring. So, I added a 2nd floor with all fresh wax foundation. Now, 10 days later, THE SAME HIVE is Swarming again as I type! This time, I have a extra hive with all new wax foundation right next to the swarming hive. Just put it there this morning and the bees started swarming a few minutes later.
Luckly for me, they are gathering in a small sapling 10 feet in front of the hive and at about my neck height from the ground.
So,
1) How long do I wait before grabbing the swarm? I want to make sure I have the queen and everything.
2) I'll be putting them in a 10 frame box with all new comb. This hive is located right next to the one swarming. Is it OK to put the swarm in that hive next door?
3) Is there anything else I should do to make this swarm catch successful this time?
Thanks!
Bob
Luckly for me, they are gathering in a small sapling 10 feet in front of the hive and at about my neck height from the ground.
So,
1) How long do I wait before grabbing the swarm? I want to make sure I have the queen and everything.
2) I'll be putting them in a 10 frame box with all new comb. This hive is located right next to the one swarming. Is it OK to put the swarm in that hive next door?
3) Is there anything else I should do to make this swarm catch successful this time?
Thanks!
Bob