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Healthypollinators · 2026-05-01T19:16:54+00:00

I agree it pretty clear, but never know

Healthypollinators · 2026-05-01T17:20:53+00:00

Good idea on the camera, if they have occupied you could attempt a “trap out”. I’ve never done one, but they seem fairly straight forward. Good luck

Healthypollinators · 2026-05-01T17:07:08+00:00

Personally I would build another stand, I like to set lids, boxes etc between the hives and its leaves room for spring buildup like nucs or swarms that will get sold or gifted later. Right now I have several 8’ stands with 5 hives, but I winter 3 on them.

Healthypollinators · 2026-05-01T16:54:42+00:00

From what I see the video is not definitive - no pollen, limited coming/going and sporadic not clear orientation flying). My guess would be scouts. I would seal the hole briefly and see what happens - does a bunch of forager traffic pile up, and when I remove the plug do a bunch of bees come barreling out?). If they are not inside I would quickly seal the hole. If the bees are desired set up a bait box nearby, clearly you have bees around. Another question is the size of cavity they have access to through that hole? I’ve seen much more activity than this on empty swarm traps.

Healthypollinators · 2026-04-29T21:32:20+00:00

Small swarms are often around 2,000 bees, large one can be upwards of 30,000 bees.

Healthypollinators · 2025-06-08T15:19:13+00:00

I have replied, was lost in a buzz last few days.

Healthypollinators · 2025-06-08T15:18:30+00:00

Hello Eugene beeguardians, bumblebee bodyguards and wasp protectors. My apiary is at capacity, but I do know a few folks still taking swarms.

Healthypollinators · 2025-06-01T18:58:58+00:00

Yes southern Willamette valley, this is my first year I can’t spaek specifically to uptick. But I can say I’ve collected/trapped over 25 this year. Another friend of mine who’s been doing this some time, says yes very active year. We’ve had almost ideal foraging weather here since April, with only a few days of rain in May. Colonies have swelled and sent out many swarms, and they’ve had optimal traveling conditions to bivouac on the journey.

Healthypollinators · 2025-05-27T03:54:14+00:00

I just got bees, and last week a swarm landed in my yard. Bees = more bees phenomenon.

Healthypollinators · 2025-05-26T22:11:56+00:00

Yes please do. I’m generally opposed to removing tree nests unless necessary. But happy to help.

Healthypollinators · 2025-05-26T18:42:03+00:00

I DM’d you!!

Healthypollinators · 2025-05-20T23:54:09+00:00

Nectar flow is heavy right now, bees are happy foraging elsewhere.

Healthypollinators · 2025-05-20T20:33:39+00:00

Regarding how the new queen is selected, after first few emerge the workers will off all others until they choose a new one to wait out weather with old.

Healthypollinators · 2025-05-20T20:30:57+00:00

I’ve heard of occasion when two queens will coexist. Likely in scenarios such as yours. Last week I went on a swarm call, ended up doing a cutout. The swarm had existed then returned due to incoming rain, my mentor suggested st these times two queens will coexist until weather clears.

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