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Catch a wild spring swarm

   A wild spring swarm is a cluster of bees that have left their hive. You can usually find them temporarily hanging from a tree or bush during the springtime. During that time of year, the swarms will be relatively docile while they prepare to establish a new hive. This is the least expensive, but most dangerous method.

  • With beekeeping gear on, you can gather the bees and their queen into an empty hive.
  • Place a box below the branch of a tree or bush the bees are currently swarming on. You may be able to shake the branch, causing the majority of the bees to fall in the box but this could anger the bees. Instead, simply cut the branch they are swarming on off the tree and place it in the box for transport.
  • This method is not recommended without support from an experienced beekeeper.

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Set a Swarm Trap

Put your swarm trap near your apiary or along a wood line about 10 to 15 feet up. It can be a Purchased swarm trap (pictured) an old nuc box or even a hive body. Its best to put some old comb in the trap or some swarm lure. A good lure can be some Lemon Grass Oil on a cotton ball.

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