Beekeeping 101 - Swarm Traps and Bait Hives

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The biology after bees swarm and the methods used to capture wild swarms using bait hives. Free bees, in other words.

Bait hives need to be about 30 liters in volume. That is about 10"x9"x20" which also will fit a standard frame.

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• swarm

[1969626]

can you use a hive body or super for a swarm trap

[OutOfaBlueSky]

@1969626 Yes! A used 8 or 10 frame deep works great. Use screws and not nails to attached bottom, lid, and hang board. Drill hole thru bottom, put in all frames, (old is better than new).

[jannassary]

28"15"5" it takes 3 frames standard with a lot of space I've also made a hole/ entrance more towards the left corner rather then centre of the box. I have also planed to use it as a mating box in the future as it take 3 frames (pollen-honey-water) I would like to know what are your opinions/advice on the matter and if it would work Thank you. Looking forward to hearing from you.

[OutOfaBlueSky]

@jannassary Well, a mating nuc needs to be larger than days of old, because of SHB infestations. They need a bigger nuc to repel SHB.

[TamaraChing]

i loved this video, however i turned on the closed caption BETA and it was funny that they were typing in wrong words for what you were saying. so after awhile, i turned the closed captions off. then heard you wind noise. but all-in-all, loved this video. you are so very thorough and sincere in what you are explaining. i cannot wait to go to the beekeeping store here in san francisco and then have to find a place to put it since my apartment building will not allow rooftop access.

[OutOfaBlueSky]

@TamaraChing I encourage you to talk to nearby restaurants if one with a roof would let you beekeep. You may get 2 birds with one stone, a location and a buyer who wants all your honey.

[jannassary]

hi i was hoping you can help me what can i use my propolis for or how? and where can i sell my propolis. Thank You

[jannassary]

what do you think about the size for a swarm box is it too big small or...? Thank you

[jannassary]

Hi! Paul hope your well, I have a Q, hope you can help me-

I have made a bait box or swarm box out of a draw...yeah I know I didn't want to waste the wood, the measurements are as follows

[mayoryana]

Did anyone notice how happy he was to see his dog ? Odd thing to notice I know :p