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I live in the Methow Valley, Central WA where we have been having huge wildfires. 2 days ago(according to the property owners) a swarm showed up and they have moved into a wall. My thought is they may have vacated a tree because of the fires(but of course it could be from somebody's hive as well). Anyway it is August and I know that trapouts take 6-9 weeks or longer. The owners want them gone(they own a golf course)..not sure they want to open up the wall(on the outside eastern side of the building. So is it possible to do a trapout this late in the season?? And if they bees have only been in their for a couple days I am assuming they haven't gotten very far with wax(but who knows)/honey....Any ideas, advice, warnings....? I have never done this..just wondering. If they are willing to open up their wall it would be my first cut out..more experienced beeks in the valley are not interested..too late(and I think because of all the stress not very motivated). Thanks, Halley